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Add 20/64 and 2/24

20/64 + 2/24 is 19/48.

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,
    20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    2/24 = 2 × 8/24 × 8 = 16/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/192 + 16/192 = 60 + 16/192 = 76/192
  5. 76/192 simplified gives 19/48
  6. So, 20/64 + 2/24 = 19/48

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