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Add 70/64 and 10/20

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 10/20

70/64 + 10/20 is 51/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 20 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    70/64 = 70 × 5/64 × 5 = 350/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    10/20 = 10 × 16/20 × 16 = 160/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/320 + 160/320 = 350 + 160/320 = 510/320
  5. 510/320 simplified gives 51/32
  6. So, 70/64 + 10/20 = 51/32
    In mixed form: 119/32

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