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Add 64/28 and 1/35

1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 1/35

64/28 + 1/35 is 81/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    64/28 = 64 × 5/28 × 5 = 320/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/140 + 4/140 = 320 + 4/140 = 324/140
  5. 324/140 simplified gives 81/35
  6. So, 64/28 + 1/35 = 81/35
    In mixed form: 211/35

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