Add 24/56 and 18/64
24/56 + 18/64 is 159/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
24/56 = 24 × 8/56 × 8 = 192/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
18/64 = 18 × 7/64 × 7 = 126/448 - Add the two like fractions:
192/448 + 126/448 = 192 + 126/448 = 318/448 - 318/448 simplified gives 159/224
- So, 24/56 + 18/64 = 159/224
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