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Add 24/64 and 21/18

1st number: 24/64, 2nd number: 1 3/18

24/64 + 21/18 is 37/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    24/64 = 24 × 9/64 × 9 = 216/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    21/18 = 21 × 32/18 × 32 = 672/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/576 + 672/576 = 216 + 672/576 = 888/576
  5. 888/576 simplified gives 37/24
  6. So, 24/64 + 21/18 = 37/24
    In mixed form: 113/24

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