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Add 28/20 and 6/64

1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 6/64

28/20 + 6/64 is 239/160.

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,
    6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/320 + 30/320 = 448 + 30/320 = 478/320
  5. 478/320 simplified gives 239/160
  6. So, 28/20 + 6/64 = 239/160
    In mixed form: 179/160

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