Add 18/50 and 9/64
18/50 + 9/64 is 801/1600.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 32/50 × 32 = 576/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
9/64 = 9 × 25/64 × 25 = 225/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1600 + 225/1600 = 576 + 225/1600 = 801/1600 - So, 18/50 + 9/64 = 801/1600
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