Add 75/20 and 10/64
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 10/64
75/20 + 10/64 is 125/32.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 16/20 × 16 = 1200/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
10/64 = 10 × 5/64 × 5 = 50/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/320 + 50/320 = 1200 + 50/320 = 1250/320 - 1250/320 simplified gives 125/32
- So, 75/20 + 10/64 = 125/32
In mixed form: 329/32
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