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Add 84/40 and 6/64

1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 6/64

84/40 + 6/64 is 351/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    84/40 = 84 × 8/40 × 8 = 672/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/320 + 30/320 = 672 + 30/320 = 702/320
  5. 702/320 simplified gives 351/160
  6. So, 84/40 + 6/64 = 351/160
    In mixed form: 231/160

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