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Add 10/64 and 20/25

10/64 + 20/25 is 153/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 25 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    10/64 = 10 × 25/64 × 25 = 250/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    20/25 = 20 × 64/25 × 64 = 1280/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/1600 + 1280/1600 = 250 + 1280/1600 = 1530/1600
  5. 1530/1600 simplified gives 153/160
  6. So, 10/64 + 20/25 = 153/160

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