Add 64/70 and 70/64
1st number: 64/70, 2nd number: 1 6/64
64/70 + 70/64 is 2249/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
64/70 = 64 × 32/70 × 32 = 2048/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
70/64 = 70 × 35/64 × 35 = 2450/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
2048/2240 + 2450/2240 = 2048 + 2450/2240 = 4498/2240 - 4498/2240 simplified gives 2249/1120
- So, 64/70 + 70/64 = 2249/1120
In mixed form: 29/1120
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