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Add 25/64 and 1/5

25/64 + 1/5 is 189/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 5 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    25/64 = 25 × 5/64 × 5 = 125/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    1/5 = 1 × 64/5 × 64 = 64/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/320 + 64/320 = 125 + 64/320 = 189/320
  5. So, 25/64 + 1/5 = 189/320

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