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Add 70/64 and 18/10

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 1 8/10

70/64 + 18/10 is 463/160.

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,
    18/10 = 18 × 32/10 × 32 = 576/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/320 + 576/320 = 350 + 576/320 = 926/320
  5. 926/320 simplified gives 463/160
  6. So, 70/64 + 18/10 = 463/160
    In mixed form: 2143/160

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