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Add 24/54 and 28/64

24/54 + 28/64 is 127/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    24/54 = 24 × 32/54 × 32 = 768/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    28/64 = 28 × 27/64 × 27 = 756/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/1728 + 756/1728 = 768 + 756/1728 = 1524/1728
  5. 1524/1728 simplified gives 127/144
  6. So, 24/54 + 28/64 = 127/144

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