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Add 1/24 and 6/64

1/24 + 6/64 is 13/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    1/24 = 1 × 8/24 × 8 = 8/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    6/64 = 6 × 3/64 × 3 = 18/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/192 + 18/192 = 8 + 18/192 = 26/192
  5. 26/192 simplified gives 13/96
  6. So, 1/24 + 6/64 = 13/96

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