Add 24/28 and 20/64
24/28 + 20/64 is 131/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
24/28 = 24 × 16/28 × 16 = 384/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
20/64 = 20 × 7/64 × 7 = 140/448 - Add the two like fractions:
384/448 + 140/448 = 384 + 140/448 = 524/448 - 524/448 simplified gives 131/112
- So, 24/28 + 20/64 = 131/112
In mixed form: 119/112
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