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Add 24/28 and 16/64

24/28 + 16/64 is 31/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    24/28 = 24 × 16/28 × 16 = 384/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    16/64 = 16 × 7/64 × 7 = 112/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/448 + 112/448 = 384 + 112/448 = 496/448
  5. 496/448 simplified gives 31/28
  6. So, 24/28 + 16/64 = 31/28
    In mixed form: 13/28

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