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Add 6/64 and 12/20

6/64 + 12/20 is 111/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    12/20 = 12 × 16/20 × 16 = 192/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/320 + 192/320 = 30 + 192/320 = 222/320
  5. 222/320 simplified gives 111/160
  6. So, 6/64 + 12/20 = 111/160

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