Add 64/24 and 14/18
1st number: 2 16/24, 2nd number: 14/18
64/24 + 14/18 is 31/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
64/24 = 64 × 3/24 × 3 = 192/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 56/72 = 192 + 56/72 = 248/72 - 248/72 simplified gives 31/9
- So, 64/24 + 14/18 = 31/9
In mixed form: 34/9
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