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Add 70/20 and 7/64

1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 7/64

70/20 + 7/64 is 231/64.

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,
    70/20 = 70 × 16/20 × 16 = 1120/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/320 + 35/320 = 1120 + 35/320 = 1155/320
  5. 1155/320 simplified gives 231/64
  6. So, 70/20 + 7/64 = 231/64
    In mixed form: 339/64

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