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Add 7/20 and 30/64

7/20 + 30/64 is 131/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    7/20 = 7 × 16/20 × 16 = 112/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/320 + 150/320 = 112 + 150/320 = 262/320
  5. 262/320 simplified gives 131/160
  6. So, 7/20 + 30/64 = 131/160

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