Add 5/64 and 9/20
5/64 + 9/20 is 169/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
9/20 = 9 × 16/20 × 16 = 144/320 - Add the two like fractions:
25/320 + 144/320 = 25 + 144/320 = 169/320 - So, 5/64 + 9/20 = 169/320
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