Add 27/64 and 8/20
27/64 + 8/20 is 263/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
27/64 = 27 × 5/64 × 5 = 135/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
8/20 = 8 × 16/20 × 16 = 128/320 - Add the two like fractions:
135/320 + 128/320 = 135 + 128/320 = 263/320 - So, 27/64 + 8/20 = 263/320
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