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Add 56/70 and 30/64

56/70 + 30/64 is 203/160.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    56/70 = 56 × 32/70 × 32 = 1792/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    30/64 = 30 × 35/64 × 35 = 1050/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/2240 + 1050/2240 = 1792 + 1050/2240 = 2842/2240
  5. 2842/2240 simplified gives 203/160
  6. So, 56/70 + 30/64 = 203/160
    In mixed form: 143/160

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