Add 5/6 and 20/64
5/6 + 20/64 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
5/6 = 5 × 32/6 × 32 = 160/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192 - Add the two like fractions:
160/192 + 60/192 = 160 + 60/192 = 220/192 - 220/192 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 5/6 + 20/64 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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