Add 20/49 and 50/64
20/49 + 50/64 is 1865/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
20/49 = 20 × 64/49 × 64 = 1280/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
50/64 = 50 × 49/64 × 49 = 2450/3136 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/3136 + 2450/3136 = 1280 + 2450/3136 = 3730/3136 - 3730/3136 simplified gives 1865/1568
- So, 20/49 + 50/64 = 1865/1568
In mixed form: 1297/1568
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