Add 20/25 and 12/64
20/25 + 12/64 is 79/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
20/25 = 20 × 64/25 × 64 = 1280/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
12/64 = 12 × 25/64 × 25 = 300/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/1600 + 300/1600 = 1280 + 300/1600 = 1580/1600 - 1580/1600 simplified gives 79/80
- So, 20/25 + 12/64 = 79/80
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