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Add 56/64 and 3/70

56/64 + 3/70 is 257/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    56/64 = 56 × 35/64 × 35 = 1960/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    3/70 = 3 × 32/70 × 32 = 96/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/2240 + 96/2240 = 1960 + 96/2240 = 2056/2240
  5. 2056/2240 simplified gives 257/280
  6. So, 56/64 + 3/70 = 257/280

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