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Add 10/28 and 54/64

10/28 + 54/64 is 269/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    10/28 = 10 × 16/28 × 16 = 160/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    54/64 = 54 × 7/64 × 7 = 378/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/448 + 378/448 = 160 + 378/448 = 538/448
  5. 538/448 simplified gives 269/224
  6. So, 10/28 + 54/64 = 269/224
    In mixed form: 145/224

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