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Add 28/10 and 18/64

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 18/64

28/10 + 18/64 is 493/160.

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,
    28/10 = 28 × 32/10 × 32 = 896/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/320 + 90/320 = 896 + 90/320 = 986/320
  5. 986/320 simplified gives 493/160
  6. So, 28/10 + 18/64 = 493/160
    In mixed form: 313/160

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