Add 24/6 and 5/64
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 5/64
24/6 + 5/64 is 261/64.
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,
5/64 = 5 × 3/64 × 3 = 15/192 - Add the two like fractions:
768/192 + 15/192 = 768 + 15/192 = 783/192 - 783/192 simplified gives 261/64
- So, 24/6 + 5/64 = 261/64
In mixed form: 45/64
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/6+5/64 24/6+10/64 24/12+5/64 72/6+5/64 24/6+15/64 24/18+5/64 24/6+25/64 24/30+5/64 24/6+35/64 24/42+5/64