Add 20/2 and 28/64
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 28/64
20/2 + 28/64 is 167/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
20/2 = 20 × 32/2 × 32 = 640/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
28/64 = 28 × 1/64 × 1 = 28/64 - Add the two like fractions:
640/64 + 28/64 = 640 + 28/64 = 668/64 - 668/64 simplified gives 167/16
- So, 20/2 + 28/64 = 167/16
In mixed form: 107/16
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