Add 50/64 and 45/70
50/64 + 45/70 is 319/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
50/64 = 50 × 35/64 × 35 = 1750/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
45/70 = 45 × 32/70 × 32 = 1440/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/2240 + 1440/2240 = 1750 + 1440/2240 = 3190/2240 - 3190/2240 simplified gives 319/224
- So, 50/64 + 45/70 = 319/224
In mixed form: 195/224
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