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Add 48/35 and 80/64

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 1 16/64

48/35 + 80/64 is 367/140.

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,
    48/35 = 48 × 64/35 × 64 = 3072/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    80/64 = 80 × 35/64 × 35 = 2800/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3072/2240 + 2800/2240 = 3072 + 2800/2240 = 5872/2240
  5. 5872/2240 simplified gives 367/140
  6. So, 48/35 + 80/64 = 367/140
    In mixed form: 287/140

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