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Add 45/64 and 16/20

45/64 + 16/20 is 481/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    45/64 = 45 × 5/64 × 5 = 225/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    16/20 = 16 × 16/20 × 16 = 256/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/320 + 256/320 = 225 + 256/320 = 481/320
  5. So, 45/64 + 16/20 = 481/320
    In mixed form: 1161/320

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