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Add 9/24 and 45/64

9/24 + 45/64 is 69/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    9/24 = 9 × 8/24 × 8 = 72/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    45/64 = 45 × 3/64 × 3 = 135/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/192 + 135/192 = 72 + 135/192 = 207/192
  5. 207/192 simplified gives 69/64
  6. So, 9/24 + 45/64 = 69/64
    In mixed form: 15/64

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