Add 50/64 and 28/75
50/64 + 28/75 is 2771/2400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
50/64 = 50 × 75/64 × 75 = 3750/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
28/75 = 28 × 64/75 × 64 = 1792/4800 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/4800 + 1792/4800 = 3750 + 1792/4800 = 5542/4800 - 5542/4800 simplified gives 2771/2400
- So, 50/64 + 28/75 = 2771/2400
In mixed form: 1371/2400
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