Add 24/28 and 40/64
24/28 + 40/64 is 83/56.
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,
40/64 = 40 × 7/64 × 7 = 280/448 - Add the two like fractions:
384/448 + 280/448 = 384 + 280/448 = 664/448 - 664/448 simplified gives 83/56
- So, 24/28 + 40/64 = 83/56
In mixed form: 127/56
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