Add 4/64 and 70/50
1st number: 4/64, 2nd number: 1 20/50
4/64 + 70/50 is 117/80.
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,
4/64 = 4 × 25/64 × 25 = 100/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
70/50 = 70 × 32/50 × 32 = 2240/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1600 + 2240/1600 = 100 + 2240/1600 = 2340/1600 - 2340/1600 simplified gives 117/80
- So, 4/64 + 70/50 = 117/80
In mixed form: 137/80
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