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Add 70/10 and 14/64

1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 14/64

70/10 + 14/64 is 231/32.

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,
    70/10 = 70 × 32/10 × 32 = 2240/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/320 + 70/320 = 2240 + 70/320 = 2310/320
  5. 2310/320 simplified gives 231/32
  6. So, 70/10 + 14/64 = 231/32
    In mixed form: 77/32

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