Add 27/50 and 10/64
27/50 + 10/64 is 557/800.
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,
27/50 = 27 × 32/50 × 32 = 864/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
10/64 = 10 × 25/64 × 25 = 250/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
864/1600 + 250/1600 = 864 + 250/1600 = 1114/1600 - 1114/1600 simplified gives 557/800
- So, 27/50 + 10/64 = 557/800
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