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Add 35/64 and 50/20

1st number: 35/64, 2nd number: 2 10/20

35/64 + 50/20 is 195/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    35/64 = 35 × 5/64 × 5 = 175/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    50/20 = 50 × 16/20 × 16 = 800/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/320 + 800/320 = 175 + 800/320 = 975/320
  5. 975/320 simplified gives 195/64
  6. So, 35/64 + 50/20 = 195/64
    In mixed form: 33/64

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