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Add 84/64 and 3/70

1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 3/70

84/64 + 3/70 is 759/560.

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,
    84/64 = 84 × 35/64 × 35 = 2940/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    3/70 = 3 × 32/70 × 32 = 96/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/2240 + 96/2240 = 2940 + 96/2240 = 3036/2240
  5. 3036/2240 simplified gives 759/560
  6. So, 84/64 + 3/70 = 759/560
    In mixed form: 1199/560

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