Add 5/64 and 50/24
1st number: 5/64, 2nd number: 2 2/24
5/64 + 50/24 is 415/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 24 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
5/64 = 5 × 3/64 × 3 = 15/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
50/24 = 50 × 8/24 × 8 = 400/192 - Add the two like fractions:
15/192 + 400/192 = 15 + 400/192 = 415/192 - So, 5/64 + 50/24 = 415/192
In mixed form: 231/192
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