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Add 70/64 and 15/10

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 1 5/10

70/64 + 15/10 is 83/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 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 10 × 32 = 320,
    15/10 = 15 × 32/10 × 32 = 480/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/320 + 480/320 = 350 + 480/320 = 830/320
  5. 830/320 simplified gives 83/32
  6. So, 70/64 + 15/10 = 83/32
    In mixed form: 219/32

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