Add 18/64 and 45/50
18/64 + 45/50 is 189/160.
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,
18/64 = 18 × 25/64 × 25 = 450/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
45/50 = 45 × 32/50 × 32 = 1440/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1600 + 1440/1600 = 450 + 1440/1600 = 1890/1600 - 1890/1600 simplified gives 189/160
- So, 18/64 + 45/50 = 189/160
In mixed form: 129/160
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