Add 24/64 and 12/15
24/64 + 12/15 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 15 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
24/64 = 24 × 15/64 × 15 = 360/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
12/15 = 12 × 64/15 × 64 = 768/960 - Add the two like fractions:
360/960 + 768/960 = 360 + 768/960 = 1128/960 - 1128/960 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 24/64 + 12/15 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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