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Add 2/28 and 70/64

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 6/64

2/28 + 70/64 is 261/224.

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,
    2/28 = 2 × 16/28 × 16 = 32/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    70/64 = 70 × 7/64 × 7 = 490/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/448 + 490/448 = 32 + 490/448 = 522/448
  5. 522/448 simplified gives 261/224
  6. So, 2/28 + 70/64 = 261/224
    In mixed form: 137/224

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