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Add 50/63 and 4/64

50/63 + 4/64 is 863/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    50/63 = 50 × 64/63 × 64 = 3200/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    4/64 = 4 × 63/64 × 63 = 252/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/4032 + 252/4032 = 3200 + 252/4032 = 3452/4032
  5. 3452/4032 simplified gives 863/1008
  6. So, 50/63 + 4/64 = 863/1008

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