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Add 10/7 and 10/64

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 10/64

10/7 + 10/64 is 355/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    10/7 = 10 × 64/7 × 64 = 640/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    10/64 = 10 × 7/64 × 7 = 70/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/448 + 70/448 = 640 + 70/448 = 710/448
  5. 710/448 simplified gives 355/224
  6. So, 10/7 + 10/64 = 355/224
    In mixed form: 1131/224

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