Add 3/4 and 20/64
3/4 + 20/64 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
3/4 = 3 × 16/4 × 16 = 48/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
20/64 = 20 × 1/64 × 1 = 20/64 - Add the two like fractions:
48/64 + 20/64 = 48 + 20/64 = 68/64 - 68/64 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 3/4 + 20/64 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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