Add 70/20 and 35/64
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 35/64
70/20 + 35/64 is 259/64.
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,
35/64 = 35 × 5/64 × 5 = 175/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/320 + 175/320 = 1120 + 175/320 = 1295/320 - 1295/320 simplified gives 259/64
- So, 70/20 + 35/64 = 259/64
In mixed form: 43/64
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