Add 20/36 and 30/64
20/36 + 30/64 is 295/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
20/36 = 20 × 16/36 × 16 = 320/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
30/64 = 30 × 9/64 × 9 = 270/576 - Add the two like fractions:
320/576 + 270/576 = 320 + 270/576 = 590/576 - 590/576 simplified gives 295/288
- So, 20/36 + 30/64 = 295/288
In mixed form: 17/288
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