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Add 64/35 and 70/80

1st number: 1 29/35, 2nd number: 70/80

64/35 + 70/80 is 757/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    64/35 = 64 × 16/35 × 16 = 1024/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/560 + 490/560 = 1024 + 490/560 = 1514/560
  5. 1514/560 simplified gives 757/280
  6. So, 64/35 + 70/80 = 757/280
    In mixed form: 2197/280

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