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Add 24/54 and 8/64

24/54 + 8/64 is 41/72.

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,
    8/64 = 8 × 27/64 × 27 = 216/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/1728 + 216/1728 = 768 + 216/1728 = 984/1728
  5. 984/1728 simplified gives 41/72
  6. So, 24/54 + 8/64 = 41/72

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