Add 20/5 and 1/64
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 1/64
20/5 + 1/64 is 257/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
20/5 = 20 × 64/5 × 64 = 1280/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
1/64 = 1 × 5/64 × 5 = 5/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/320 + 5/320 = 1280 + 5/320 = 1285/320 - 1285/320 simplified gives 257/64
- So, 20/5 + 1/64 = 257/64
In mixed form: 41/64
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