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Add 24/64 and 12/15

24/64 + 12/15 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    24/64 = 24 × 15/64 × 15 = 360/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    12/15 = 12 × 64/15 × 64 = 768/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/960 + 768/960 = 360 + 768/960 = 1128/960
  5. 1128/960 simplified gives 47/40
  6. So, 24/64 + 12/15 = 47/40
    In mixed form: 17/40

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