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Add 18/64 and 16/20

18/64 + 16/20 is 173/160.

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,
    18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    16/20 = 16 × 16/20 × 16 = 256/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/320 + 256/320 = 90 + 256/320 = 346/320
  5. 346/320 simplified gives 173/160
  6. So, 18/64 + 16/20 = 173/160
    In mixed form: 113/160

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