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Add 24/64 and 18/5

1st number: 24/64, 2nd number: 3 3/5

24/64 + 18/5 is 159/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 5 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    18/5 = 18 × 64/5 × 64 = 1152/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/320 + 1152/320 = 120 + 1152/320 = 1272/320
  5. 1272/320 simplified gives 159/40
  6. So, 24/64 + 18/5 = 159/40
    In mixed form: 339/40

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