Add 50/64 and 4/50
50/64 + 4/50 is 689/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
50/64 = 50 × 25/64 × 25 = 1250/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
4/50 = 4 × 32/50 × 32 = 128/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/1600 + 128/1600 = 1250 + 128/1600 = 1378/1600 - 1378/1600 simplified gives 689/800
- So, 50/64 + 4/50 = 689/800
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