Add 50/64 and 50/14
1st number: 50/64, 2nd number: 3 8/14
50/64 + 50/14 is 975/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 14 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 14 × 32 = 448,
50/14 = 50 × 32/14 × 32 = 1600/448 - Add the two like fractions:
350/448 + 1600/448 = 350 + 1600/448 = 1950/448 - 1950/448 simplified gives 975/224
- So, 50/64 + 50/14 = 975/224
In mixed form: 479/224
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