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Add 24/7 and 64/36

1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 1 28/36

24/7 + 64/36 is 328/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    24/7 = 24 × 36/7 × 36 = 864/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    64/36 = 64 × 7/36 × 7 = 448/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/252 + 448/252 = 864 + 448/252 = 1312/252
  5. 1312/252 simplified gives 328/63
  6. So, 24/7 + 64/36 = 328/63
    In mixed form: 513/63

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