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Add 64/63 and 1/5

1st number: 1 1/63, 2nd number: 1/5

64/63 + 1/5 is 383/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    64/63 = 64 × 5/63 × 5 = 320/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    1/5 = 1 × 63/5 × 63 = 63/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/315 + 63/315 = 320 + 63/315 = 383/315
  5. So, 64/63 + 1/5 = 383/315
    In mixed form: 168/315

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