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Add 36/64 and 35/10

1st number: 36/64, 2nd number: 3 5/10

36/64 + 35/10 is 65/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    35/10 = 35 × 32/10 × 32 = 1120/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/320 + 1120/320 = 180 + 1120/320 = 1300/320
  5. 1300/320 simplified gives 65/16
  6. So, 36/64 + 35/10 = 65/16
    In mixed form: 41/16

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