Add 20/60 and 42/64
20/60 + 42/64 is 95/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
20/60 = 20 × 16/60 × 16 = 320/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
42/64 = 42 × 15/64 × 15 = 630/960 - Add the two like fractions:
320/960 + 630/960 = 320 + 630/960 = 950/960 - 950/960 simplified gives 95/96
- So, 20/60 + 42/64 = 95/96
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