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Add 48/20 and 4/64

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 4/64

48/20 + 4/64 is 197/80.

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,
    48/20 = 48 × 16/20 × 16 = 768/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/320 + 20/320 = 768 + 20/320 = 788/320
  5. 788/320 simplified gives 197/80
  6. So, 48/20 + 4/64 = 197/80
    In mixed form: 237/80

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