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Add 7/10 and 70/64

1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 1 6/64

7/10 + 70/64 is 287/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    7/10 = 7 × 32/10 × 32 = 224/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    70/64 = 70 × 5/64 × 5 = 350/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/320 + 350/320 = 224 + 350/320 = 574/320
  5. 574/320 simplified gives 287/160
  6. So, 7/10 + 70/64 = 287/160
    In mixed form: 1127/160

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