Add 21/64 and 20/50
21/64 + 20/50 is 233/320.
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,
21/64 = 21 × 25/64 × 25 = 525/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
20/50 = 20 × 32/50 × 32 = 640/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1600 + 640/1600 = 525 + 640/1600 = 1165/1600 - 1165/1600 simplified gives 233/320
- So, 21/64 + 20/50 = 233/320
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