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Add 14/64 and 40/25

1st number: 14/64, 2nd number: 1 15/25

14/64 + 40/25 is 291/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 25 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    14/64 = 14 × 25/64 × 25 = 350/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    40/25 = 40 × 64/25 × 64 = 2560/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/1600 + 2560/1600 = 350 + 2560/1600 = 2910/1600
  5. 2910/1600 simplified gives 291/160
  6. So, 14/64 + 40/25 = 291/160
    In mixed form: 1131/160

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