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Add 40/20 and 9/64

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 9/64

40/20 + 9/64 is 137/64.

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,
    40/20 = 40 × 16/20 × 16 = 640/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/320 + 45/320 = 640 + 45/320 = 685/320
  5. 685/320 simplified gives 137/64
  6. So, 40/20 + 9/64 = 137/64
    In mixed form: 29/64

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