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Add 40/10 and 90/64

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 26/64

40/10 + 90/64 is 173/32.

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,
   90/64 = 90 × 5/64 × 5 = 450/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/320 + 450/320 = 1280 + 450/320 = 1730/320
5. 1730/320 simplified gives 173/32
6. So, 40/10 + 90/64 = 173/32
   In mixed form: 513/32

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