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Add 24/36 and 28/64

24/36 + 28/64 is 53/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    24/36 = 24 × 16/36 × 16 = 384/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    28/64 = 28 × 9/64 × 9 = 252/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/576 + 252/576 = 384 + 252/576 = 636/576
  5. 636/576 simplified gives 53/48
  6. So, 24/36 + 28/64 = 53/48
    In mixed form: 15/48

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