Add 24/20 and 8/64
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 8/64
24/20 + 8/64 is 53/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
24/20 = 24 × 16/20 × 16 = 384/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
8/64 = 8 × 5/64 × 5 = 40/320 - Add the two like fractions:
384/320 + 40/320 = 384 + 40/320 = 424/320 - 424/320 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 24/20 + 8/64 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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