Add 3/50 and 28/64
3/50 + 28/64 is 199/400.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 32/50 × 32 = 96/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
28/64 = 28 × 25/64 × 25 = 700/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1600 + 700/1600 = 96 + 700/1600 = 796/1600 - 796/1600 simplified gives 199/400
- So, 3/50 + 28/64 = 199/400
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