Add 45/25 and 20/64
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 20/64
45/25 + 20/64 is 169/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
45/25 = 45 × 64/25 × 64 = 2880/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
20/64 = 20 × 25/64 × 25 = 500/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/1600 + 500/1600 = 2880 + 500/1600 = 3380/1600 - 3380/1600 simplified gives 169/80
- So, 45/25 + 20/64 = 169/80
In mixed form: 29/80
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