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Add 2/56 and 64/5

1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 12 4/5

2/56 + 64/5 is 1797/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    64/5 = 64 × 56/5 × 56 = 3584/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/280 + 3584/280 = 10 + 3584/280 = 3594/280
  5. 3594/280 simplified gives 1797/140
  6. So, 2/56 + 64/5 = 1797/140
    In mixed form: 12117/140

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