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Add 20/9 and 24/64

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 24/64

20/9 + 24/64 is 187/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    20/9 = 20 × 64/9 × 64 = 1280/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    24/64 = 24 × 9/64 × 9 = 216/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/576 + 216/576 = 1280 + 216/576 = 1496/576
  5. 1496/576 simplified gives 187/72
  6. So, 20/9 + 24/64 = 187/72
    In mixed form: 243/72

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