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Add 80/5 and 15/64

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 15/64

80/5 + 15/64 is 1039/64.

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,
    80/5 = 80 × 64/5 × 64 = 5120/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5120/320 + 75/320 = 5120 + 75/320 = 5195/320
  5. 5195/320 simplified gives 1039/64
  6. So, 80/5 + 15/64 = 1039/64
    In mixed form: 1615/64

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