Add 35/64 and 50/48
1st number: 35/64, 2nd number: 1 2/48
35/64 + 50/48 is 305/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 48 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
35/64 = 35 × 3/64 × 3 = 105/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
50/48 = 50 × 4/48 × 4 = 200/192 - Add the two like fractions:
105/192 + 200/192 = 105 + 200/192 = 305/192 - So, 35/64 + 50/48 = 305/192
In mixed form: 1113/192
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