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Add 40/10 and 60/64

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 60/64

40/10 + 60/64 is 79/16.

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,
   40/10 = 40 × 32/10 × 32 = 1280/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   60/64 = 60 × 5/64 × 5 = 300/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/320 + 300/320 = 1280 + 300/320 = 1580/320
5. 1580/320 simplified gives 79/16
6. So, 40/10 + 60/64 = 79/16
   In mixed form: 415/16

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