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Add 5/64 and 15/8

1^st number: 5/64, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

5/64 + 15/8 is 125/64.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 8 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   5/64 = 5 × 1/64 × 1 = 5/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
   15/8 = 15 × 8/8 × 8 = 120/64
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/64 + 120/64 = 5 + 120/64 = 125/64
5. So, 5/64 + 15/8 = 125/64
   In mixed form: 161/64

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