Add 50/63 and 40/64
50/63 + 40/64 is 715/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
50/63 = 50 × 64/63 × 64 = 3200/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
40/64 = 40 × 63/64 × 63 = 2520/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
3200/4032 + 2520/4032 = 3200 + 2520/4032 = 5720/4032 - 5720/4032 simplified gives 715/504
- So, 50/63 + 40/64 = 715/504
In mixed form: 1211/504
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