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Add 8/10 and 30/64

8/10 + 30/64 is 203/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    8/10 = 8 × 32/10 × 32 = 256/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/320 + 150/320 = 256 + 150/320 = 406/320
  5. 406/320 simplified gives 203/160
  6. So, 8/10 + 30/64 = 203/160
    In mixed form: 143/160

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