Add 50/64 and 35/63
50/64 + 35/63 is 385/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
50/64 = 50 × 63/64 × 63 = 3150/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
35/63 = 35 × 64/63 × 64 = 2240/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/4032 + 2240/4032 = 3150 + 2240/4032 = 5390/4032 - 5390/4032 simplified gives 385/288
- So, 50/64 + 35/63 = 385/288
In mixed form: 197/288
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