Add 24/2 and 16/64
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 16/64
24/2 + 16/64 is 49/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
24/2 = 24 × 32/2 × 32 = 768/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
16/64 = 16 × 1/64 × 1 = 16/64 - Add the two like fractions:
768/64 + 16/64 = 768 + 16/64 = 784/64 - 784/64 simplified gives 49/4
- So, 24/2 + 16/64 = 49/4
In mixed form: 121/4
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