Add 20/80 and 15/64
20/80 + 15/64 is 31/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
20/80 = 20 × 4/80 × 4 = 80/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320 - Add the two like fractions:
80/320 + 75/320 = 80 + 75/320 = 155/320 - 155/320 simplified gives 31/64
- So, 20/80 + 15/64 = 31/64
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