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Add 8/5 and 12/64

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 12/64

8/5 + 12/64 is 143/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    8/5 = 8 × 64/5 × 64 = 512/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/320 + 60/320 = 512 + 60/320 = 572/320
  5. 572/320 simplified gives 143/80
  6. So, 8/5 + 12/64 = 143/80
    In mixed form: 163/80

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