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Add 64/28 and 7/10

1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 7/10

64/28 + 7/10 is 209/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 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 10 × 14 = 140,
    7/10 = 7 × 14/10 × 14 = 98/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/140 + 98/140 = 320 + 98/140 = 418/140
  5. 418/140 simplified gives 209/70
  6. So, 64/28 + 7/10 = 209/70
    In mixed form: 269/70

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