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Add 80/10 and 24/64

1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 24/64

80/10 + 24/64 is 67/8.

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,
    80/10 = 80 × 32/10 × 32 = 2560/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/320 + 120/320 = 2560 + 120/320 = 2680/320
  5. 2680/320 simplified gives 67/8
  6. So, 80/10 + 24/64 = 67/8
    In mixed form: 83/8

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