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Add 2/20 and 64/25

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 2 14/25

2/20 + 64/25 is 133/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    64/25 = 64 × 4/25 × 4 = 256/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/100 + 256/100 = 10 + 256/100 = 266/100
  5. 266/100 simplified gives 133/50
  6. So, 2/20 + 64/25 = 133/50
    In mixed form: 233/50

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