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Add 84/20 and 3/64

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 3/64

84/20 + 3/64 is 1359/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    84/20 = 84 × 16/20 × 16 = 1344/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/320 + 15/320 = 1344 + 15/320 = 1359/320
  5. So, 84/20 + 3/64 = 1359/320
    In mixed form: 479/320

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