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Add 64/2 and 28/40

1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 28/40

64/2 + 28/40 is 327/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    64/2 = 64 × 20/2 × 20 = 1280/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    28/40 = 28 × 1/40 × 1 = 28/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/40 + 28/40 = 1280 + 28/40 = 1308/40
  5. 1308/40 simplified gives 327/10
  6. So, 64/2 + 28/40 = 327/10
    In mixed form: 327/10

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