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Add 98/3 and 60/64

1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 60/64

98/3 + 60/64 is 1613/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    98/3 = 98 × 64/3 × 64 = 6272/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6272/192 + 180/192 = 6272 + 180/192 = 6452/192
  5. 6452/192 simplified gives 1613/48
  6. So, 98/3 + 60/64 = 1613/48
    In mixed form: 3329/48

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