Add 20/5 and 6/64
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 6/64
20/5 + 6/64 is 131/32.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/320 + 30/320 = 1280 + 30/320 = 1310/320 - 1310/320 simplified gives 131/32
- So, 20/5 + 6/64 = 131/32
In mixed form: 43/32
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