Add 50/64 and 12/45
50/64 + 12/45 is 503/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
50/64 = 50 × 45/64 × 45 = 2250/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
12/45 = 12 × 64/45 × 64 = 768/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/2880 + 768/2880 = 2250 + 768/2880 = 3018/2880 - 3018/2880 simplified gives 503/480
- So, 50/64 + 12/45 = 503/480
In mixed form: 123/480
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