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Add 24/42 and 16/64

24/42 + 16/64 is 23/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
    24/42 = 24 × 32/42 × 32 = 768/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    16/64 = 16 × 21/64 × 21 = 336/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/1344 + 336/1344 = 768 + 336/1344 = 1104/1344
  5. 1104/1344 simplified gives 23/28
  6. So, 24/42 + 16/64 = 23/28

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