Add 70/20 and 21/64
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 21/64
70/20 + 21/64 is 245/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
70/20 = 70 × 16/20 × 16 = 1120/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
21/64 = 21 × 5/64 × 5 = 105/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/320 + 105/320 = 1120 + 105/320 = 1225/320 - 1225/320 simplified gives 245/64
- So, 70/20 + 21/64 = 245/64
In mixed form: 353/64
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