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Add 42/64 and 5/10

42/64 + 5/10 is 37/32.

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,
    42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    5/10 = 5 × 32/10 × 32 = 160/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/320 + 160/320 = 210 + 160/320 = 370/320
  5. 370/320 simplified gives 37/32
  6. So, 42/64 + 5/10 = 37/32
    In mixed form: 15/32

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