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