Add 24/4 and 20/64
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 20/64
24/4 + 20/64 is 101/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
24/4 = 24 × 16/4 × 16 = 384/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
20/64 = 20 × 1/64 × 1 = 20/64 - Add the two like fractions:
384/64 + 20/64 = 384 + 20/64 = 404/64 - 404/64 simplified gives 101/16
- So, 24/4 + 20/64 = 101/16
In mixed form: 65/16
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