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Add 6/64 and 42/40

1^st number: 6/64, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

6/64 + 42/40 is 183/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   42/40 = 42 × 8/40 × 8 = 336/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/320 + 336/320 = 30 + 336/320 = 366/320
5. 366/320 simplified gives 183/160
6. So, 6/64 + 42/40 = 183/160
   In mixed form: 123/160

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