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Add 24/8 and 28/64

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 28/64

24/8 + 28/64 is 55/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
   24/8 = 24 × 8/8 × 8 = 192/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   28/64 = 28 × 1/64 × 1 = 28/64
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/64 + 28/64 = 192 + 28/64 = 220/64
5. 220/64 simplified gives 55/16
6. So, 24/8 + 28/64 = 55/16
   In mixed form: 37/16

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