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Add 27/64 and 56/40

1^st number: 27/64, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

27/64 + 56/40 is 583/320.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   27/64 = 27 × 5/64 × 5 = 135/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   56/40 = 56 × 8/40 × 8 = 448/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/320 + 448/320 = 135 + 448/320 = 583/320
5. So, 27/64 + 56/40 = 583/320
   In mixed form: 1263/320

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