Add 35/64 and 80/50
1st number: 35/64, 2nd number: 1 30/50
35/64 + 80/50 is 687/320.
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,
35/64 = 35 × 25/64 × 25 = 875/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
80/50 = 80 × 32/50 × 32 = 2560/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
875/1600 + 2560/1600 = 875 + 2560/1600 = 3435/1600 - 3435/1600 simplified gives 687/320
- So, 35/64 + 80/50 = 687/320
In mixed form: 247/320
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