Add 54/64 and 16/20
54/64 + 16/20 is 263/160.
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,
54/64 = 54 × 5/64 × 5 = 270/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
16/20 = 16 × 16/20 × 16 = 256/320 - Add the two like fractions:
270/320 + 256/320 = 270 + 256/320 = 526/320 - 526/320 simplified gives 263/160
- So, 54/64 + 16/20 = 263/160
In mixed form: 1103/160
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