Add 16/50 and 10/64
16/50 + 10/64 is 381/800.
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,
16/50 = 16 × 32/50 × 32 = 512/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
10/64 = 10 × 25/64 × 25 = 250/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
512/1600 + 250/1600 = 512 + 250/1600 = 762/1600 - 762/1600 simplified gives 381/800
- So, 16/50 + 10/64 = 381/800
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