Add 28/50 and 36/64
28/50 + 36/64 is 449/400.
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,
28/50 = 28 × 32/50 × 32 = 896/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
36/64 = 36 × 25/64 × 25 = 900/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
896/1600 + 900/1600 = 896 + 900/1600 = 1796/1600 - 1796/1600 simplified gives 449/400
- So, 28/50 + 36/64 = 449/400
In mixed form: 149/400
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