Add 42/64 and 12/50
42/64 + 12/50 is 717/800.
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,
42/64 = 42 × 25/64 × 25 = 1050/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
12/50 = 12 × 32/50 × 32 = 384/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1600 + 384/1600 = 1050 + 384/1600 = 1434/1600 - 1434/1600 simplified gives 717/800
- So, 42/64 + 12/50 = 717/800
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