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Add 3/25 and 20/64

3/25 + 20/64 is 173/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    3/25 = 3 × 64/25 × 64 = 192/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    20/64 = 20 × 25/64 × 25 = 500/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/1600 + 500/1600 = 192 + 500/1600 = 692/1600
  5. 692/1600 simplified gives 173/400
  6. So, 3/25 + 20/64 = 173/400

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