Add 32/5 and 50/64
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 50/64
32/5 + 50/64 is 1149/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
32/5 = 32 × 64/5 × 64 = 2048/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
50/64 = 50 × 5/64 × 5 = 250/320 - Add the two like fractions:
2048/320 + 250/320 = 2048 + 250/320 = 2298/320 - 2298/320 simplified gives 1149/160
- So, 32/5 + 50/64 = 1149/160
In mixed form: 729/160
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