Add 24/64 and 24/5
1st number: 24/64, 2nd number: 4 4/5
24/64 + 24/5 is 207/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
24/5 = 24 × 64/5 × 64 = 1536/320 - Add the two like fractions:
120/320 + 1536/320 = 120 + 1536/320 = 1656/320 - 1656/320 simplified gives 207/40
- So, 24/64 + 24/5 = 207/40
In mixed form: 57/40
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