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Add 24/72 and 4/64

24/72 + 4/64 is 19/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    24/72 = 24 × 8/72 × 8 = 192/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/576 + 36/576 = 192 + 36/576 = 228/576
  5. 228/576 simplified gives 19/48
  6. So, 24/72 + 4/64 = 19/48

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