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Add 5/64 and 75/40

1^st number: 5/64, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

5/64 + 75/40 is 125/64.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   75/40 = 75 × 8/40 × 8 = 600/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/320 + 600/320 = 25 + 600/320 = 625/320
5. 625/320 simplified gives 125/64
6. So, 5/64 + 75/40 = 125/64
   In mixed form: 161/64

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