Add 70/64 and 2/80
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 2/80
70/64 + 2/80 is 179/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 80 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
70/64 = 70 × 5/64 × 5 = 350/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
2/80 = 2 × 4/80 × 4 = 8/320 - Add the two like fractions:
350/320 + 8/320 = 350 + 8/320 = 358/320 - 358/320 simplified gives 179/160
- So, 70/64 + 2/80 = 179/160
In mixed form: 119/160
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