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Add 6/64 and 63/20

1st number: 6/64, 2nd number: 3 3/20

6/64 + 63/20 is 519/160.

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,
    63/20 = 63 × 16/20 × 16 = 1008/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/320 + 1008/320 = 30 + 1008/320 = 1038/320
  5. 1038/320 simplified gives 519/160
  6. So, 6/64 + 63/20 = 519/160
    In mixed form: 339/160

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