Add 24/18 and 8/64, Solve 1 6/18 + 8/64 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 8/64

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 8/64

24/18 + 8/64 is 35/24.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
24/18 = 24 × 32/18 × 32 = 768/576
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
8/64 = 8 × 9/64 × 9 = 72/576
Add the two like fractions:
768/576 + 72/576 = 768 + 72/576 = 840/576
840/576 simplified gives 35/24
So, 24/18 + 8/64 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24

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