Add 50/64 and 5/56
50/64 + 5/56 is 195/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 56 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
50/64 = 50 × 7/64 × 7 = 350/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
5/56 = 5 × 8/56 × 8 = 40/448 - Add the two like fractions:
350/448 + 40/448 = 350 + 40/448 = 390/448 - 390/448 simplified gives 195/224
- So, 50/64 + 5/56 = 195/224
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