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Add 14/64 and 2/20

14/64 + 2/20 is 51/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 20 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    2/20 = 2 × 16/20 × 16 = 32/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/320 + 32/320 = 70 + 32/320 = 102/320
  5. 102/320 simplified gives 51/160
  6. So, 14/64 + 2/20 = 51/160

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