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Add 20/64 and 5/20

20/64 + 5/20 is 9/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 20 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    20/64 = 20 × 5/64 × 5 = 100/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    5/20 = 5 × 16/20 × 16 = 80/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/320 + 80/320 = 100 + 80/320 = 180/320
  5. 180/320 simplified gives 9/16
  6. So, 20/64 + 5/20 = 9/16

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