Add 36/20 and 15/64
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 15/64
36/20 + 15/64 is 651/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
36/20 = 36 × 16/20 × 16 = 576/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320 - Add the two like fractions:
576/320 + 75/320 = 576 + 75/320 = 651/320 - So, 36/20 + 15/64 = 651/320
In mixed form: 211/320
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