Add 4/50 and 12/64
4/50 + 12/64 is 107/400.
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,
4/50 = 4 × 32/50 × 32 = 128/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
12/64 = 12 × 25/64 × 25 = 300/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
128/1600 + 300/1600 = 128 + 300/1600 = 428/1600 - 428/1600 simplified gives 107/400
- So, 4/50 + 12/64 = 107/400
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