Add 24/10 and 16/64
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 16/64
24/10 + 16/64 is 53/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
24/10 = 24 × 32/10 × 32 = 768/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
16/64 = 16 × 5/64 × 5 = 80/320 - Add the two like fractions:
768/320 + 80/320 = 768 + 80/320 = 848/320 - 848/320 simplified gives 53/20
- So, 24/10 + 16/64 = 53/20
In mixed form: 213/20
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