Add 24/6 and 24/64
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 24/64
24/6 + 24/64 is 35/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
24/6 = 24 × 32/6 × 32 = 768/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
24/64 = 24 × 3/64 × 3 = 72/192 - Add the two like fractions:
768/192 + 72/192 = 768 + 72/192 = 840/192 - 840/192 simplified gives 35/8
- So, 24/6 + 24/64 = 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8
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