Add 10/64 and 40/24
1st number: 10/64, 2nd number: 1 16/24
10/64 + 40/24 is 175/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 24 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
40/24 = 40 × 8/24 × 8 = 320/192 - Add the two like fractions:
30/192 + 320/192 = 30 + 320/192 = 350/192 - 350/192 simplified gives 175/96
- So, 10/64 + 40/24 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96
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