Add 50/64 and 35/45
50/64 + 35/45 is 449/288.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 64/45 × 64 = 2240/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/2880 + 2240/2880 = 2250 + 2240/2880 = 4490/2880 - 4490/2880 simplified gives 449/288
- So, 50/64 + 35/45 = 449/288
In mixed form: 1161/288
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