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Add 24/10 and 8/64

1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 8/64

24/10 + 8/64 is 101/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    24/10 = 24 × 32/10 × 32 = 768/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    8/64 = 8 × 5/64 × 5 = 40/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/320 + 40/320 = 768 + 40/320 = 808/320
  5. 808/320 simplified gives 101/40
  6. So, 24/10 + 8/64 = 101/40
    In mixed form: 221/40

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