Add 5/10 and 50/64
5/10 + 50/64 is 41/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
5/10 = 5 × 32/10 × 32 = 160/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
50/64 = 50 × 5/64 × 5 = 250/320 - Add the two like fractions:
160/320 + 250/320 = 160 + 250/320 = 410/320 - 410/320 simplified gives 41/32
- So, 5/10 + 50/64 = 41/32
In mixed form: 19/32
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