Add 10/64 and 50/72
10/64 + 50/72 is 245/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 72 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
10/64 = 10 × 9/64 × 9 = 90/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
50/72 = 50 × 8/72 × 8 = 400/576 - Add the two like fractions:
90/576 + 400/576 = 90 + 400/576 = 490/576 - 490/576 simplified gives 245/288
- So, 10/64 + 50/72 = 245/288
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