Add 50/64 and 70/75
50/64 + 70/75 is 823/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
50/64 = 50 × 75/64 × 75 = 3750/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
70/75 = 70 × 64/75 × 64 = 4480/4800 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/4800 + 4480/4800 = 3750 + 4480/4800 = 8230/4800 - 8230/4800 simplified gives 823/480
- So, 50/64 + 70/75 = 823/480
In mixed form: 1343/480
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