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Add 70/5 and 12/64

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 12/64

70/5 + 12/64 is 227/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    70/5 = 70 × 64/5 × 64 = 4480/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/320 + 60/320 = 4480 + 60/320 = 4540/320
  5. 4540/320 simplified gives 227/16
  6. So, 70/5 + 12/64 = 227/16
    In mixed form: 143/16

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