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Add 21/20 and 63/64

1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 63/64

21/20 + 63/64 is 651/320.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    21/20 = 21 × 16/20 × 16 = 336/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    63/64 = 63 × 5/64 × 5 = 315/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/320 + 315/320 = 336 + 315/320 = 651/320
  5. So, 21/20 + 63/64 = 651/320
    In mixed form: 211/320

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