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Add 32/5 and 40/64

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 40/64

32/5 + 40/64 is 281/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    32/5 = 32 × 64/5 × 64 = 2048/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    40/64 = 40 × 5/64 × 5 = 200/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2048/320 + 200/320 = 2048 + 200/320 = 2248/320
  5. 2248/320 simplified gives 281/40
  6. So, 32/5 + 40/64 = 281/40
    In mixed form: 71/40

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