Add 64/20 and 6/9
1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 6/9
64/20 + 6/9 is 58/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
64/20 = 64 × 9/20 × 9 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
6/9 = 6 × 20/9 × 20 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 120/180 = 576 + 120/180 = 696/180 - 696/180 simplified gives 58/15
- So, 64/20 + 6/9 = 58/15
In mixed form: 313/15
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