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Add 70/64 and 2/10

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

70/64 + 2/10 is 207/160.

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,
    2/10 = 2 × 32/10 × 32 = 64/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/320 + 64/320 = 350 + 64/320 = 414/320
  5. 414/320 simplified gives 207/160
  6. So, 70/64 + 2/10 = 207/160
    In mixed form: 147/160

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