Add 42/64 and 4/20
42/64 + 4/20 is 137/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
4/20 = 4 × 16/20 × 16 = 64/320 - Add the two like fractions:
210/320 + 64/320 = 210 + 64/320 = 274/320 - 274/320 simplified gives 137/160
- So, 42/64 + 4/20 = 137/160
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