Add 12/64 and 14/50
12/64 + 14/50 is 187/400.
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,
12/64 = 12 × 25/64 × 25 = 300/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
14/50 = 14 × 32/50 × 32 = 448/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1600 + 448/1600 = 300 + 448/1600 = 748/1600 - 748/1600 simplified gives 187/400
- So, 12/64 + 14/50 = 187/400
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