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Add 56/7 and 20/64

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 20/64

56/7 + 20/64 is 133/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    56/7 = 56 × 64/7 × 64 = 3584/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    20/64 = 20 × 7/64 × 7 = 140/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3584/448 + 140/448 = 3584 + 140/448 = 3724/448
  5. 3724/448 simplified gives 133/16
  6. So, 56/7 + 20/64 = 133/16
    In mixed form: 85/16

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