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Add 15/20 and 10/64

15/20 + 10/64 is 29/32.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    15/20 = 15 × 16/20 × 16 = 240/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    10/64 = 10 × 5/64 × 5 = 50/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/320 + 50/320 = 240 + 50/320 = 290/320
  5. 290/320 simplified gives 29/32
  6. So, 15/20 + 10/64 = 29/32

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