Add 15/20 and 5/64
15/20 + 5/64 is 53/64.
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,
5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320 - Add the two like fractions:
240/320 + 25/320 = 240 + 25/320 = 265/320 - 265/320 simplified gives 53/64
- So, 15/20 + 5/64 = 53/64
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