Add 40/20 and 6/64
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 6/64
40/20 + 6/64 is 67/32.
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,
40/20 = 40 × 16/20 × 16 = 640/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Add the two like fractions:
640/320 + 30/320 = 640 + 30/320 = 670/320 - 670/320 simplified gives 67/32
- So, 40/20 + 6/64 = 67/32
In mixed form: 23/32
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