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Add 6/64 and 40/70

6/64 + 40/70 is 149/224.

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,
    6/64 = 6 × 35/64 × 35 = 210/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    40/70 = 40 × 32/70 × 32 = 1280/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/2240 + 1280/2240 = 210 + 1280/2240 = 1490/2240
  5. 1490/2240 simplified gives 149/224
  6. So, 6/64 + 40/70 = 149/224

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