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Add 28/20 and 18/64

1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 18/64

28/20 + 18/64 is 269/160.

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,
    28/20 = 28 × 16/20 × 16 = 448/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/320 + 90/320 = 448 + 90/320 = 538/320
  5. 538/320 simplified gives 269/160
  6. So, 28/20 + 18/64 = 269/160
    In mixed form: 1109/160

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