Add 50/64 and 30/72
50/64 + 30/72 is 115/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 72 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
50/64 = 50 × 9/64 × 9 = 450/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
30/72 = 30 × 8/72 × 8 = 240/576 - Add the two like fractions:
450/576 + 240/576 = 450 + 240/576 = 690/576 - 690/576 simplified gives 115/96
- So, 50/64 + 30/72 = 115/96
In mixed form: 119/96
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