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Add 10/64 and 40/10

1st number: 10/64, 2nd number: 4 0/10

10/64 + 40/10 is 133/32.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    10/64 = 10 × 5/64 × 5 = 50/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    40/10 = 40 × 32/10 × 32 = 1280/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/320 + 1280/320 = 50 + 1280/320 = 1330/320
  5. 1330/320 simplified gives 133/32
  6. So, 10/64 + 40/10 = 133/32
    In mixed form: 45/32

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