Add 8/20 and 6/64
8/20 + 6/64 is 79/160.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Add the two like fractions:
128/320 + 30/320 = 128 + 30/320 = 158/320 - 158/320 simplified gives 79/160
- So, 8/20 + 6/64 = 79/160
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