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Add 98/64 and 4/10

1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 4/10

98/64 + 4/10 is 309/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    98/64 = 98 × 5/64 × 5 = 490/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    4/10 = 4 × 32/10 × 32 = 128/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/320 + 128/320 = 490 + 128/320 = 618/320
  5. 618/320 simplified gives 309/160
  6. So, 98/64 + 4/10 = 309/160
    In mixed form: 1149/160

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