Add 24/2 and 6/64
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 6/64
24/2 + 6/64 is 387/32.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 1/64 × 1 = 6/64 - Add the two like fractions:
768/64 + 6/64 = 768 + 6/64 = 774/64 - 774/64 simplified gives 387/32
- So, 24/2 + 6/64 = 387/32
In mixed form: 123/32
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