Add 12/50 and 3/64
12/50 + 3/64 is 459/1600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
12/50 = 12 × 32/50 × 32 = 384/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
3/64 = 3 × 25/64 × 25 = 75/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1600 + 75/1600 = 384 + 75/1600 = 459/1600 - So, 12/50 + 3/64 = 459/1600
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