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Add 40/35 and 7/64

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 7/64

40/35 + 7/64 is 561/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    40/35 = 40 × 64/35 × 64 = 2560/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    7/64 = 7 × 35/64 × 35 = 245/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/2240 + 245/2240 = 2560 + 245/2240 = 2805/2240
  5. 2805/2240 simplified gives 561/448
  6. So, 40/35 + 7/64 = 561/448
    In mixed form: 1113/448

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