Add 10/5 and 50/64
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 50/64
10/5 + 50/64 is 89/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
10/5 = 10 × 64/5 × 64 = 640/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
50/64 = 50 × 5/64 × 5 = 250/320 - Add the two like fractions:
640/320 + 250/320 = 640 + 250/320 = 890/320 - 890/320 simplified gives 89/32
- So, 10/5 + 50/64 = 89/32
In mixed form: 225/32
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