Add 64/6 and 18/24
1st number: 10 4/6, 2nd number: 18/24
64/6 + 18/24 is 137/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
64/6 = 64 × 4/6 × 4 = 256/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Add the two like fractions:
256/24 + 18/24 = 256 + 18/24 = 274/24 - 274/24 simplified gives 137/12
- So, 64/6 + 18/24 = 137/12
In mixed form: 115/12
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