Add 24/10 and 36/64
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 36/64
24/10 + 36/64 is 237/80.
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,
36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320 - Add the two like fractions:
768/320 + 180/320 = 768 + 180/320 = 948/320 - 948/320 simplified gives 237/80
- So, 24/10 + 36/64 = 237/80
In mixed form: 277/80
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