Add 50/54 and 21/64
50/54 + 21/64 is 2167/1728.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
50/54 = 50 × 32/54 × 32 = 1600/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
21/64 = 21 × 27/64 × 27 = 567/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/1728 + 567/1728 = 1600 + 567/1728 = 2167/1728 - So, 50/54 + 21/64 = 2167/1728
In mixed form: 1439/1728
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