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Add 72/64 and 70/10

1^st number: 1 8/64, 2^nd number: 7 0/10

72/64 + 70/10 is 65/8.

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,
   72/64 = 72 × 5/64 × 5 = 360/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   70/10 = 70 × 32/10 × 32 = 2240/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/320 + 2240/320 = 360 + 2240/320 = 2600/320
5. 2600/320 simplified gives 65/8
6. So, 72/64 + 70/10 = 65/8
   In mixed form: 81/8

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