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Add 5/64 and 70/63

1st number: 5/64, 2nd number: 1 7/63

5/64 + 70/63 is 685/576.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    5/64 = 5 × 63/64 × 63 = 315/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    70/63 = 70 × 64/63 × 64 = 4480/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/4032 + 4480/4032 = 315 + 4480/4032 = 4795/4032
  5. 4795/4032 simplified gives 685/576
  6. So, 5/64 + 70/63 = 685/576
    In mixed form: 1109/576

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