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Add 20/75 and 54/64

20/75 + 54/64 is 533/480.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    20/75 = 20 × 64/75 × 64 = 1280/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    54/64 = 54 × 75/64 × 75 = 4050/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/4800 + 4050/4800 = 1280 + 4050/4800 = 5330/4800
  5. 5330/4800 simplified gives 533/480
  6. So, 20/75 + 54/64 = 533/480
    In mixed form: 153/480

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