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Add 70/64 and 6/40

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

70/64 + 6/40 is 199/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    6/40 = 6 × 8/40 × 8 = 48/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/320 + 48/320 = 350 + 48/320 = 398/320
  5. 398/320 simplified gives 199/160
  6. So, 70/64 + 6/40 = 199/160
    In mixed form: 139/160

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