Add 54/24 and 60/64
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 60/64
54/24 + 60/64 is 51/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
54/24 = 54 × 8/24 × 8 = 432/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192 - Add the two like fractions:
432/192 + 180/192 = 432 + 180/192 = 612/192 - 612/192 simplified gives 51/16
- So, 54/24 + 60/64 = 51/16
In mixed form: 33/16
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