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Add 20/25 and 3/64

20/25 + 3/64 is 271/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    20/25 = 20 × 64/25 × 64 = 1280/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    3/64 = 3 × 25/64 × 25 = 75/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/1600 + 75/1600 = 1280 + 75/1600 = 1355/1600
  5. 1355/1600 simplified gives 271/320
  6. So, 20/25 + 3/64 = 271/320

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