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Add 24/4 and 12/64

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 12/64

24/4 + 12/64 is 99/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    24/4 = 24 × 16/4 × 16 = 384/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    12/64 = 12 × 1/64 × 1 = 12/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/64 + 12/64 = 384 + 12/64 = 396/64
  5. 396/64 simplified gives 99/16
  6. So, 24/4 + 12/64 = 99/16
    In mixed form: 63/16

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