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Add 16/5 and 20/64

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 20/64

16/5 + 20/64 is 281/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    16/5 = 16 × 64/5 × 64 = 1024/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    20/64 = 20 × 5/64 × 5 = 100/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/320 + 100/320 = 1024 + 100/320 = 1124/320
  5. 1124/320 simplified gives 281/80
  6. So, 16/5 + 20/64 = 281/80
    In mixed form: 341/80

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