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Add 70/64 and 10/14

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 10/14

70/64 + 10/14 is 405/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 14 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    70/64 = 70 × 7/64 × 7 = 490/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    10/14 = 10 × 32/14 × 32 = 320/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/448 + 320/448 = 490 + 320/448 = 810/448
  5. 810/448 simplified gives 405/224
  6. So, 70/64 + 10/14 = 405/224
    In mixed form: 1181/224

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