Add 20/60 and 60/64
20/60 + 60/64 is 61/48.
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,
60/64 = 60 × 15/64 × 15 = 900/960 - Add the two like fractions:
320/960 + 900/960 = 320 + 900/960 = 1220/960 - 1220/960 simplified gives 61/48
- So, 20/60 + 60/64 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48
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