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