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Add 20/10 and 36/64

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 36/64

20/10 + 36/64 is 41/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    20/10 = 20 × 32/10 × 32 = 640/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/320 + 180/320 = 640 + 180/320 = 820/320
  5. 820/320 simplified gives 41/16
  6. So, 20/10 + 36/64 = 41/16
    In mixed form: 29/16

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