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Add 28/20 and 42/64

1^st number: 1 8/20, 2^nd number: 42/64

28/20 + 42/64 is 329/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
   28/20 = 28 × 16/20 × 16 = 448/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/320 + 210/320 = 448 + 210/320 = 658/320
5. 658/320 simplified gives 329/160
6. So, 28/20 + 42/64 = 329/160
   In mixed form: 29/160

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