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Add 35/10 and 15/64

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 15/64

35/10 + 15/64 is 239/64.

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,
    35/10 = 35 × 32/10 × 32 = 1120/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/320 + 75/320 = 1120 + 75/320 = 1195/320
  5. 1195/320 simplified gives 239/64
  6. So, 35/10 + 15/64 = 239/64
    In mixed form: 347/64

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