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Add 70/64 and 80/50

1^st number: 1 6/64, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

70/64 + 80/50 is 431/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   70/64 = 70 × 25/64 × 25 = 1750/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
   80/50 = 80 × 32/50 × 32 = 2560/1600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/1600 + 2560/1600 = 1750 + 2560/1600 = 4310/1600
5. 4310/1600 simplified gives 431/160
6. So, 70/64 + 80/50 = 431/160
   In mixed form: 2111/160

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