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Add 24/56 and 12/64

24/56 + 12/64 is 69/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
    24/56 = 24 × 8/56 × 8 = 192/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    12/64 = 12 × 7/64 × 7 = 84/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/448 + 84/448 = 192 + 84/448 = 276/448
  5. 276/448 simplified gives 69/112
  6. So, 24/56 + 12/64 = 69/112

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