Add 35/36 and 24/64
35/36 + 24/64 is 97/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
35/36 = 35 × 16/36 × 16 = 560/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
24/64 = 24 × 9/64 × 9 = 216/576 - Add the two like fractions:
560/576 + 216/576 = 560 + 216/576 = 776/576 - 776/576 simplified gives 97/72
- So, 35/36 + 24/64 = 97/72
In mixed form: 125/72
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