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Add 24/64 and 3/54

24/64 + 3/54 is 31/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    24/64 = 24 × 27/64 × 27 = 648/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    3/54 = 3 × 32/54 × 32 = 96/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1728 + 96/1728 = 648 + 96/1728 = 744/1728
  5. 744/1728 simplified gives 31/72
  6. So, 24/64 + 3/54 = 31/72

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