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Add 32/5 and 20/64

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 20/64

32/5 + 20/64 is 537/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    32/5 = 32 × 64/5 × 64 = 2048/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    20/64 = 20 × 5/64 × 5 = 100/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2048/320 + 100/320 = 2048 + 100/320 = 2148/320
  5. 2148/320 simplified gives 537/80
  6. So, 32/5 + 20/64 = 537/80
    In mixed form: 657/80

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