Add 24/36 and 8/64
24/36 + 8/64 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
24/36 = 24 × 16/36 × 16 = 384/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
8/64 = 8 × 9/64 × 9 = 72/576 - Add the two like fractions:
384/576 + 72/576 = 384 + 72/576 = 456/576 - 456/576 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 24/36 + 8/64 = 19/24
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