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Add 24/14 and 40/64

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 40/64

24/14 + 40/64 is 131/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    24/14 = 24 × 32/14 × 32 = 768/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    40/64 = 40 × 7/64 × 7 = 280/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/448 + 280/448 = 768 + 280/448 = 1048/448
  5. 1048/448 simplified gives 131/56
  6. So, 24/14 + 40/64 = 131/56
    In mixed form: 219/56

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