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Add 27/20 and 30/64

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 30/64

27/20 + 30/64 is 291/160.

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,
    27/20 = 27 × 16/20 × 16 = 432/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/320 + 150/320 = 432 + 150/320 = 582/320
  5. 582/320 simplified gives 291/160
  6. So, 27/20 + 30/64 = 291/160
    In mixed form: 1131/160

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