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Add 96/35 and 40/64

1^st number: 2 26/35, 2^nd number: 40/64

96/35 + 40/64 is 943/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
   96/35 = 96 × 64/35 × 64 = 6144/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   40/64 = 40 × 35/64 × 35 = 1400/2240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6144/2240 + 1400/2240 = 6144 + 1400/2240 = 7544/2240
5. 7544/2240 simplified gives 943/280
6. So, 96/35 + 40/64 = 943/280
   In mixed form: 3103/280

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