Add 12/64 and 25/50
12/64 + 25/50 is 11/16.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 32/50 × 32 = 800/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1600 + 800/1600 = 300 + 800/1600 = 1100/1600 - 1100/1600 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 12/64 + 25/50 = 11/16
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