Add 64/28 and 4/24
1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 4/24
64/28 + 4/24 is 103/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
64/28 = 64 × 6/28 × 6 = 384/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
384/168 + 28/168 = 384 + 28/168 = 412/168 - 412/168 simplified gives 103/42
- So, 64/28 + 4/24 = 103/42
In mixed form: 219/42
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