Add 50/64 and 25/84
50/64 + 25/84 is 725/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
50/64 = 50 × 21/64 × 21 = 1050/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
25/84 = 25 × 16/84 × 16 = 400/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1344 + 400/1344 = 1050 + 400/1344 = 1450/1344 - 1450/1344 simplified gives 725/672
- So, 50/64 + 25/84 = 725/672
In mixed form: 153/672
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