Add 10/64 and 40/50
10/64 + 40/50 is 153/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
10/64 = 10 × 25/64 × 25 = 250/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
40/50 = 40 × 32/50 × 32 = 1280/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
250/1600 + 1280/1600 = 250 + 1280/1600 = 1530/1600 - 1530/1600 simplified gives 153/160
- So, 10/64 + 40/50 = 153/160
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