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Add 8/64 and 1/70

8/64 + 1/70 is 39/280.

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,
    8/64 = 8 × 35/64 × 35 = 280/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    1/70 = 1 × 32/70 × 32 = 32/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/2240 + 32/2240 = 280 + 32/2240 = 312/2240
  5. 312/2240 simplified gives 39/280
  6. So, 8/64 + 1/70 = 39/280

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