Add 70/64 and 3/20
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 3/20
70/64 + 3/20 is 199/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
70/64 = 70 × 5/64 × 5 = 350/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
3/20 = 3 × 16/20 × 16 = 48/320 - Add the two like fractions:
350/320 + 48/320 = 350 + 48/320 = 398/320 - 398/320 simplified gives 199/160
- So, 70/64 + 3/20 = 199/160
In mixed form: 139/160
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