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Add 4/56 and 64/35

1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 1 29/35

4/56 + 64/35 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    64/35 = 64 × 8/35 × 8 = 512/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/280 + 512/280 = 20 + 512/280 = 532/280
  5. 532/280 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 4/56 + 64/35 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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