Add 15/20 and 20/64
15/20 + 20/64 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
15/20 = 15 × 16/20 × 16 = 240/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
20/64 = 20 × 5/64 × 5 = 100/320 - Add the two like fractions:
240/320 + 100/320 = 240 + 100/320 = 340/320 - 340/320 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 15/20 + 20/64 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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