Add 20/3 and 18/64
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 18/64
20/3 + 18/64 is 667/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
20/3 = 20 × 64/3 × 64 = 1280/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/192 + 54/192 = 1280 + 54/192 = 1334/192 - 1334/192 simplified gives 667/96
- So, 20/3 + 18/64 = 667/96
In mixed form: 691/96
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