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Add 2/64 and 16/10

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

2/64 + 16/10 is 261/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    2/64 = 2 × 5/64 × 5 = 10/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    16/10 = 16 × 32/10 × 32 = 512/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/320 + 512/320 = 10 + 512/320 = 522/320
  5. 522/320 simplified gives 261/160
  6. So, 2/64 + 16/10 = 261/160
    In mixed form: 1101/160

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