Add 20/64 and 49/63
20/64 + 49/63 is 157/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
20/64 = 20 × 63/64 × 63 = 1260/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
49/63 = 49 × 64/63 × 64 = 3136/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/4032 + 3136/4032 = 1260 + 3136/4032 = 4396/4032 - 4396/4032 simplified gives 157/144
- So, 20/64 + 49/63 = 157/144
In mixed form: 113/144
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