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Add 56/35 and 15/64

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 15/64

56/35 + 15/64 is 587/320.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 64/35 × 64 = 3584/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    15/64 = 15 × 35/64 × 35 = 525/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3584/2240 + 525/2240 = 3584 + 525/2240 = 4109/2240
  5. 4109/2240 simplified gives 587/320
  6. So, 56/35 + 15/64 = 587/320
    In mixed form: 1267/320

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