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Add 24/64 and 9/16

24/64 + 9/16 is 15/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 16 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    24/64 = 24 × 1/64 × 1 = 24/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
    9/16 = 9 × 4/16 × 4 = 36/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/64 + 36/64 = 24 + 36/64 = 60/64
  5. 60/64 simplified gives 15/16
  6. So, 24/64 + 9/16 = 15/16

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