Add 35/50 and 28/64
35/50 + 28/64 is 91/80.
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,
35/50 = 35 × 32/50 × 32 = 1120/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
28/64 = 28 × 25/64 × 25 = 700/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/1600 + 700/1600 = 1120 + 700/1600 = 1820/1600 - 1820/1600 simplified gives 91/80
- So, 35/50 + 28/64 = 91/80
In mixed form: 111/80
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