Add 24/10 and 20/64
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 20/64
24/10 + 20/64 is 217/80.
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,
20/64 = 20 × 5/64 × 5 = 100/320 - Add the two like fractions:
768/320 + 100/320 = 768 + 100/320 = 868/320 - 868/320 simplified gives 217/80
- So, 24/10 + 20/64 = 217/80
In mixed form: 257/80
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