Add 27/50 and 50/64
27/50 + 50/64 is 1057/800.
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,
50/64 = 50 × 25/64 × 25 = 1250/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
864/1600 + 1250/1600 = 864 + 1250/1600 = 2114/1600 - 2114/1600 simplified gives 1057/800
- So, 27/50 + 50/64 = 1057/800
In mixed form: 1257/800
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