Add 5/50 and 12/64
5/50 + 12/64 is 23/80.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 32/50 × 32 = 160/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
12/64 = 12 × 25/64 × 25 = 300/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1600 + 300/1600 = 160 + 300/1600 = 460/1600 - 460/1600 simplified gives 23/80
- So, 5/50 + 12/64 = 23/80
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/50+12/64 5/50+24/64 15/50+12/64 5/50+36/64 25/50+12/64 5/50+60/64 35/50+12/64 5/50+84/64