Add 60/24 and 15/64
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 15/64
60/24 + 15/64 is 175/64.
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,
60/24 = 60 × 8/24 × 8 = 480/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Add the two like fractions:
480/192 + 45/192 = 480 + 45/192 = 525/192 - 525/192 simplified gives 175/64
- So, 60/24 + 15/64 = 175/64
In mixed form: 247/64
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