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Add 4/5 and 10/64

4/5 + 10/64 is 153/160.

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,
    4/5 = 4 × 64/5 × 64 = 256/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    10/64 = 10 × 5/64 × 5 = 50/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/320 + 50/320 = 256 + 50/320 = 306/320
  5. 306/320 simplified gives 153/160
  6. So, 4/5 + 10/64 = 153/160

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