Add 20/8 and 9/64
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 9/64
20/8 + 9/64 is 169/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
20/8 = 20 × 8/8 × 8 = 160/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
9/64 = 9 × 1/64 × 1 = 9/64 - Add the two like fractions:
160/64 + 9/64 = 160 + 9/64 = 169/64 - So, 20/8 + 9/64 = 169/64
In mixed form: 241/64
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