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Add 16/10 and 75/64

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 1 11/64

16/10 + 75/64 is 887/320.

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,
    16/10 = 16 × 32/10 × 32 = 512/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    75/64 = 75 × 5/64 × 5 = 375/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/320 + 375/320 = 512 + 375/320 = 887/320
  5. So, 16/10 + 75/64 = 887/320
    In mixed form: 2247/320

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