Add 12/64 and 50/54
12/64 + 50/54 is 481/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
12/64 = 12 × 27/64 × 27 = 324/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
50/54 = 50 × 32/54 × 32 = 1600/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
324/1728 + 1600/1728 = 324 + 1600/1728 = 1924/1728 - 1924/1728 simplified gives 481/432
- So, 12/64 + 50/54 = 481/432
In mixed form: 149/432
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