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Add 9/64 and 16/20

9/64 + 16/20 is 301/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 20 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
    16/20 = 16 × 16/20 × 16 = 256/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/320 + 256/320 = 45 + 256/320 = 301/320
  5. So, 9/64 + 16/20 = 301/320

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