Add 8/20 and 24/64
8/20 + 24/64 is 31/40.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 16/20 × 16 = 128/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320 - Add the two like fractions:
128/320 + 120/320 = 128 + 120/320 = 248/320 - 248/320 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 8/20 + 24/64 = 31/40
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