Add 50/64 and 18/45
50/64 + 18/45 is 189/160.
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,
18/45 = 18 × 64/45 × 64 = 1152/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/2880 + 1152/2880 = 2250 + 1152/2880 = 3402/2880 - 3402/2880 simplified gives 189/160
- So, 50/64 + 18/45 = 189/160
In mixed form: 129/160
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