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Add 24/5 and 12/64

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 12/64

24/5 + 12/64 is 399/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    24/5 = 24 × 64/5 × 64 = 1536/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/320 + 60/320 = 1536 + 60/320 = 1596/320
  5. 1596/320 simplified gives 399/80
  6. So, 24/5 + 12/64 = 399/80
    In mixed form: 479/80

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