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Add 56/64 and 21/10

1st number: 56/64, 2nd number: 2 1/10

56/64 + 21/10 is 119/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    56/64 = 56 × 5/64 × 5 = 280/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    21/10 = 21 × 32/10 × 32 = 672/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/320 + 672/320 = 280 + 672/320 = 952/320
  5. 952/320 simplified gives 119/40
  6. So, 56/64 + 21/10 = 119/40
    In mixed form: 239/40

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