Add 64/35 and 20/16
1st number: 1 29/35, 2nd number: 1 4/16
64/35 + 20/16 is 431/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
64/35 = 64 × 16/35 × 16 = 1024/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/560 + 700/560 = 1024 + 700/560 = 1724/560 - 1724/560 simplified gives 431/140
- So, 64/35 + 20/16 = 431/140
In mixed form: 311/140
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