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Add 20/35 and 35/64

20/35 + 35/64 is 501/448.

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,
    35/64 = 35 × 35/64 × 35 = 1225/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/2240 + 1225/2240 = 1280 + 1225/2240 = 2505/2240
  5. 2505/2240 simplified gives 501/448
  6. So, 20/35 + 35/64 = 501/448
    In mixed form: 153/448

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