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Add 70/64 and 14/40

1^st number: 1 6/64, 2^nd number: 14/40

70/64 + 14/40 is 231/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 40 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 40 × 8 = 320,
   14/40 = 14 × 8/40 × 8 = 112/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/320 + 112/320 = 350 + 112/320 = 462/320
5. 462/320 simplified gives 231/160
6. So, 70/64 + 14/40 = 231/160
   In mixed form: 171/160

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