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Add 20/40 and 3/64

20/40 + 3/64 is 35/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    20/40 = 20 × 8/40 × 8 = 160/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/320 + 15/320 = 160 + 15/320 = 175/320
  5. 175/320 simplified gives 35/64
  6. So, 20/40 + 3/64 = 35/64

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