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Add 81/3 and 20/64

1st number: 27 0/3, 2nd number: 20/64

81/3 + 20/64 is 437/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    81/3 = 81 × 64/3 × 64 = 5184/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5184/192 + 60/192 = 5184 + 60/192 = 5244/192
  5. 5244/192 simplified gives 437/16
  6. So, 81/3 + 20/64 = 437/16
    In mixed form: 275/16

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