Add 25/64 and 20/72
25/64 + 20/72 is 385/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 72 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
25/64 = 25 × 9/64 × 9 = 225/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
20/72 = 20 × 8/72 × 8 = 160/576 - Add the two like fractions:
225/576 + 160/576 = 225 + 160/576 = 385/576 - So, 25/64 + 20/72 = 385/576
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