Add 18/24 and 20/64
18/24 + 20/64 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
18/24 = 18 × 8/24 × 8 = 144/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192 - Add the two like fractions:
144/192 + 60/192 = 144 + 60/192 = 204/192 - 204/192 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 18/24 + 20/64 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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