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Add 4/20 and 15/64

4/20 + 15/64 is 139/320.

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,
    4/20 = 4 × 16/20 × 16 = 64/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/320 + 75/320 = 64 + 75/320 = 139/320
  5. So, 4/20 + 15/64 = 139/320

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