Add 24/64 and 1/20
24/64 + 1/20 is 17/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
1/20 = 1 × 16/20 × 16 = 16/320 - Add the two like fractions:
120/320 + 16/320 = 120 + 16/320 = 136/320 - 136/320 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 24/64 + 1/20 = 17/40
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