Add 5/14 and 50/64
5/14 + 50/64 is 255/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
5/14 = 5 × 32/14 × 32 = 160/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
50/64 = 50 × 7/64 × 7 = 350/448 - Add the two like fractions:
160/448 + 350/448 = 160 + 350/448 = 510/448 - 510/448 simplified gives 255/224
- So, 5/14 + 50/64 = 255/224
In mixed form: 131/224
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