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Add 50/4 and 7/64

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 7/64

50/4 + 7/64 is 807/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    50/4 = 50 × 16/4 × 16 = 800/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    7/64 = 7 × 1/64 × 1 = 7/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/64 + 7/64 = 800 + 7/64 = 807/64
  5. So, 50/4 + 7/64 = 807/64
    In mixed form: 1239/64

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