Add 28/64 and 5/50
28/64 + 5/50 is 43/80.
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,
28/64 = 28 × 25/64 × 25 = 700/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
5/50 = 5 × 32/50 × 32 = 160/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1600 + 160/1600 = 700 + 160/1600 = 860/1600 - 860/1600 simplified gives 43/80
- So, 28/64 + 5/50 = 43/80
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