Add 72/24 and 9/64
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 9/64
72/24 + 9/64 is 201/64.
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,
72/24 = 72 × 8/24 × 8 = 576/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192 - Add the two like fractions:
576/192 + 27/192 = 576 + 27/192 = 603/192 - 603/192 simplified gives 201/64
- So, 72/24 + 9/64 = 201/64
In mixed form: 39/64
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