Add 6/64 and 28/20
1st number: 6/64, 2nd number: 1 8/20
6/64 + 28/20 is 239/160.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
28/20 = 28 × 16/20 × 16 = 448/320 - Add the two like fractions:
30/320 + 448/320 = 30 + 448/320 = 478/320 - 478/320 simplified gives 239/160
- So, 6/64 + 28/20 = 239/160
In mixed form: 179/160
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