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Add 48/35 and 40/64

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 40/64

48/35 + 40/64 is 559/280.

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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,
   48/35 = 48 × 64/35 × 64 = 3072/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   40/64 = 40 × 35/64 × 35 = 1400/2240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3072/2240 + 1400/2240 = 3072 + 1400/2240 = 4472/2240
5. 4472/2240 simplified gives 559/280
6. So, 48/35 + 40/64 = 559/280
   In mixed form: 1279/280

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