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Add 24/18 and 20/64

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 20/64

24/18 + 20/64 is 79/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    24/18 = 24 × 32/18 × 32 = 768/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    20/64 = 20 × 9/64 × 9 = 180/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/576 + 180/576 = 768 + 180/576 = 948/576
  5. 948/576 simplified gives 79/48
  6. So, 24/18 + 20/64 = 79/48
    In mixed form: 131/48

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