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Add 8/5 and 54/64

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 54/64

8/5 + 54/64 is 391/160.

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,
   54/64 = 54 × 5/64 × 5 = 270/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   512/320 + 270/320 = 512 + 270/320 = 782/320
5. 782/320 simplified gives 391/160
6. So, 8/5 + 54/64 = 391/160
   In mixed form: 271/160

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