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Add 56/7 and 10/64

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 10/64

56/7 + 10/64 is 261/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    56/7 = 56 × 64/7 × 64 = 3584/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    10/64 = 10 × 7/64 × 7 = 70/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3584/448 + 70/448 = 3584 + 70/448 = 3654/448
  5. 3654/448 simplified gives 261/32
  6. So, 56/7 + 10/64 = 261/32
    In mixed form: 85/32

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