Add 50/45 and 30/64
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 30/64
50/45 + 30/64 is 455/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
50/45 = 50 × 64/45 × 64 = 3200/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
30/64 = 30 × 45/64 × 45 = 1350/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
3200/2880 + 1350/2880 = 3200 + 1350/2880 = 4550/2880 - 4550/2880 simplified gives 455/288
- So, 50/45 + 30/64 = 455/288
In mixed form: 1167/288
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