Add 5/35 and 20/64
5/35 + 20/64 is 51/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
5/35 = 5 × 64/35 × 64 = 320/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
20/64 = 20 × 35/64 × 35 = 700/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
320/2240 + 700/2240 = 320 + 700/2240 = 1020/2240 - 1020/2240 simplified gives 51/112
- So, 5/35 + 20/64 = 51/112
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