Add 24/64 and 15/18
24/64 + 15/18 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
24/64 = 24 × 9/64 × 9 = 216/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
15/18 = 15 × 32/18 × 32 = 480/576 - Add the two like fractions:
216/576 + 480/576 = 216 + 480/576 = 696/576 - 696/576 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 24/64 + 15/18 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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