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Add 1/10 and 8/64

1/10 + 8/64 is 9/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    1/10 = 1 × 32/10 × 32 = 32/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    8/64 = 8 × 5/64 × 5 = 40/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/320 + 40/320 = 32 + 40/320 = 72/320
  5. 72/320 simplified gives 9/40
  6. So, 1/10 + 8/64 = 9/40

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