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Add 45/20 and 20/64

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 20/64

45/20 + 20/64 is 41/16.

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,
    45/20 = 45 × 16/20 × 16 = 720/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    20/64 = 20 × 5/64 × 5 = 100/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/320 + 100/320 = 720 + 100/320 = 820/320
  5. 820/320 simplified gives 41/16
  6. So, 45/20 + 20/64 = 41/16
    In mixed form: 29/16

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