Add 50/6 and 27/64
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 27/64
50/6 + 27/64 is 1681/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
50/6 = 50 × 32/6 × 32 = 1600/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
27/64 = 27 × 3/64 × 3 = 81/192 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/192 + 81/192 = 1600 + 81/192 = 1681/192 - So, 50/6 + 27/64 = 1681/192
In mixed form: 8145/192
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