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Add 3/20 and 75/64

1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 1 11/64

3/20 + 75/64 is 423/320.

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,
    3/20 = 3 × 16/20 × 16 = 48/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    75/64 = 75 × 5/64 × 5 = 375/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/320 + 375/320 = 48 + 375/320 = 423/320
  5. So, 3/20 + 75/64 = 423/320
    In mixed form: 1103/320

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