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Add 24/64 and 12/75

24/64 + 12/75 is 107/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    24/64 = 24 × 75/64 × 75 = 1800/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    12/75 = 12 × 64/75 × 64 = 768/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/4800 + 768/4800 = 1800 + 768/4800 = 2568/4800
  5. 2568/4800 simplified gives 107/200
  6. So, 24/64 + 12/75 = 107/200

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