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Add 70/40 and 7/64

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 7/64

70/40 + 7/64 is 119/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    70/40 = 70 × 8/40 × 8 = 560/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/320 + 35/320 = 560 + 35/320 = 595/320
  5. 595/320 simplified gives 119/64
  6. So, 70/40 + 7/64 = 119/64
    In mixed form: 155/64

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