Add 24/72 and 4/64
24/72 + 4/64 is 19/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
24/72 = 24 × 8/72 × 8 = 192/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576 - Add the two like fractions:
192/576 + 36/576 = 192 + 36/576 = 228/576 - 228/576 simplified gives 19/48
- So, 24/72 + 4/64 = 19/48
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