Add 35/64 and 50/70
35/64 + 50/70 is 565/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
35/64 = 35 × 35/64 × 35 = 1225/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
50/70 = 50 × 32/70 × 32 = 1600/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2240 + 1600/2240 = 1225 + 1600/2240 = 2825/2240 - 2825/2240 simplified gives 565/448
- So, 35/64 + 50/70 = 565/448
In mixed form: 1117/448
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