Add 3/50 and 40/64
3/50 + 40/64 is 137/200.
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,
40/64 = 40 × 25/64 × 25 = 1000/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1600 + 1000/1600 = 96 + 1000/1600 = 1096/1600 - 1096/1600 simplified gives 137/200
- So, 3/50 + 40/64 = 137/200
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