Add 24/64 and 6/27
24/64 + 6/27 is 43/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
24/64 = 24 × 27/64 × 27 = 648/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
6/27 = 6 × 64/27 × 64 = 384/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
648/1728 + 384/1728 = 648 + 384/1728 = 1032/1728 - 1032/1728 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 24/64 + 6/27 = 43/72
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