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Add 3/24 and 3/64

3/24 + 3/64 is 11/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    3/24 = 3 × 8/24 × 8 = 24/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    3/64 = 3 × 3/64 × 3 = 9/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/192 + 9/192 = 24 + 9/192 = 33/192
  5. 33/192 simplified gives 11/64
  6. So, 3/24 + 3/64 = 11/64

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