Add 2/64 and 50/9
1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 5 5/9
2/64 + 50/9 is 1609/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
2/64 = 2 × 9/64 × 9 = 18/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
50/9 = 50 × 64/9 × 64 = 3200/576 - Add the two like fractions:
18/576 + 3200/576 = 18 + 3200/576 = 3218/576 - 3218/576 simplified gives 1609/288
- So, 2/64 + 50/9 = 1609/288
In mixed form: 5169/288
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