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Add 36/20 and 2/64

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 2/64

36/20 + 2/64 is 293/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    36/20 = 36 × 16/20 × 16 = 576/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    2/64 = 2 × 5/64 × 5 = 10/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/320 + 10/320 = 576 + 10/320 = 586/320
  5. 586/320 simplified gives 293/160
  6. So, 36/20 + 2/64 = 293/160
    In mixed form: 1133/160

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