Add 30/64 and 40/50
30/64 + 40/50 is 203/160.
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,
30/64 = 30 × 25/64 × 25 = 750/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
40/50 = 40 × 32/50 × 32 = 1280/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1600 + 1280/1600 = 750 + 1280/1600 = 2030/1600 - 2030/1600 simplified gives 203/160
- So, 30/64 + 40/50 = 203/160
In mixed form: 143/160
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