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Add 10/64 and 70/24

1st number: 10/64, 2nd number: 2 22/24

10/64 + 70/24 is 295/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    70/24 = 70 × 8/24 × 8 = 560/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/192 + 560/192 = 30 + 560/192 = 590/192
  5. 590/192 simplified gives 295/96
  6. So, 10/64 + 70/24 = 295/96
    In mixed form: 37/96

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