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Add 5/10 and 54/64

5/10 + 54/64 is 43/32.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    5/10 = 5 × 32/10 × 32 = 160/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    54/64 = 54 × 5/64 × 5 = 270/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/320 + 270/320 = 160 + 270/320 = 430/320
  5. 430/320 simplified gives 43/32
  6. So, 5/10 + 54/64 = 43/32
    In mixed form: 111/32

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