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Add 40/64 and 8/10

40/64 + 8/10 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    40/64 = 40 × 5/64 × 5 = 200/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    8/10 = 8 × 32/10 × 32 = 256/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/320 + 256/320 = 200 + 256/320 = 456/320
  5. 456/320 simplified gives 57/40
  6. So, 40/64 + 8/10 = 57/40
    In mixed form: 117/40

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