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Add 24/3 and 3/64

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 3/64

24/3 + 3/64 is 515/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    24/3 = 24 × 64/3 × 64 = 1536/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    3/64 = 3 × 3/64 × 3 = 9/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/192 + 9/192 = 1536 + 9/192 = 1545/192
  5. 1545/192 simplified gives 515/64
  6. So, 24/3 + 3/64 = 515/64
    In mixed form: 83/64

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