Add 3/64 and 16/20
3/64 + 16/20 is 271/320.
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,
3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
16/20 = 16 × 16/20 × 16 = 256/320 - Add the two like fractions:
15/320 + 256/320 = 15 + 256/320 = 271/320 - So, 3/64 + 16/20 = 271/320
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