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Add 20/35 and 3/64

20/35 + 3/64 is 277/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    20/35 = 20 × 64/35 × 64 = 1280/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    3/64 = 3 × 35/64 × 35 = 105/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/2240 + 105/2240 = 1280 + 105/2240 = 1385/2240
  5. 1385/2240 simplified gives 277/448
  6. So, 20/35 + 3/64 = 277/448

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