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Add 70/64 and 70/10

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 7 0/10

70/64 + 70/10 is 259/32.

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,
    70/10 = 70 × 32/10 × 32 = 2240/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/320 + 2240/320 = 350 + 2240/320 = 2590/320
  5. 2590/320 simplified gives 259/32
  6. So, 70/64 + 70/10 = 259/32
    In mixed form: 83/32

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