Add 36/20 and 5/64
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 5/64
36/20 + 5/64 is 601/320.
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,
5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320 - Add the two like fractions:
576/320 + 25/320 = 576 + 25/320 = 601/320 - So, 36/20 + 5/64 = 601/320
In mixed form: 1281/320
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/20+5/64 36/20+10/64 36/40+5/64 36/20+15/64 36/60+5/64 36/20+25/64 36/20+35/64