Add 64/20 and 45/60
1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 45/60
64/20 + 45/60 is 79/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
64/20 = 64 × 3/20 × 3 = 192/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
192/60 + 45/60 = 192 + 45/60 = 237/60 - 237/60 simplified gives 79/20
- So, 64/20 + 45/60 = 79/20
In mixed form: 319/20
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