Add 18/64 and 24/28
18/64 + 24/28 is 255/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 28 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
18/64 = 18 × 7/64 × 7 = 126/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
24/28 = 24 × 16/28 × 16 = 384/448 - Add the two like fractions:
126/448 + 384/448 = 126 + 384/448 = 510/448 - 510/448 simplified gives 255/224
- So, 18/64 + 24/28 = 255/224
In mixed form: 131/224
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