Add 50/54 and 6/64
50/54 + 6/64 is 881/864.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 27/64 × 27 = 162/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/1728 + 162/1728 = 1600 + 162/1728 = 1762/1728 - 1762/1728 simplified gives 881/864
- So, 50/54 + 6/64 = 881/864
In mixed form: 117/864
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