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Add 56/40 and 3/64

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 3/64

56/40 + 3/64 is 463/320.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   56/40 = 56 × 8/40 × 8 = 448/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/320 + 15/320 = 448 + 15/320 = 463/320
5. So, 56/40 + 3/64 = 463/320
   In mixed form: 1143/320

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