Add 4/5 and 24/64
4/5 + 24/64 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
4/5 = 4 × 64/5 × 64 = 256/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320 - Add the two like fractions:
256/320 + 120/320 = 256 + 120/320 = 376/320 - 376/320 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 4/5 + 24/64 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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