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Add 24/64 and 6/9

24/64 + 6/9 is 25/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 9 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 9 × 64 = 576,
    6/9 = 6 × 64/9 × 64 = 384/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/576 + 384/576 = 216 + 384/576 = 600/576
  5. 600/576 simplified gives 25/24
  6. So, 24/64 + 6/9 = 25/24
    In mixed form: 11/24

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