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Add 75/64 and 35/70

1st number: 1 11/64, 2nd number: 35/70

75/64 + 35/70 is 107/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    75/64 = 75 × 35/64 × 35 = 2625/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    35/70 = 35 × 32/70 × 32 = 1120/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/2240 + 1120/2240 = 2625 + 1120/2240 = 3745/2240
  5. 3745/2240 simplified gives 107/64
  6. So, 75/64 + 35/70 = 107/64
    In mixed form: 143/64

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