Add 24/64 and 5/18
24/64 + 5/18 is 47/72.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 32/18 × 32 = 160/576 - Add the two like fractions:
216/576 + 160/576 = 216 + 160/576 = 376/576 - 376/576 simplified gives 47/72
- So, 24/64 + 5/18 = 47/72
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