Add 50/64 and 80/90
50/64 + 80/90 is 481/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
50/64 = 50 × 45/64 × 45 = 2250/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
80/90 = 80 × 32/90 × 32 = 2560/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/2880 + 2560/2880 = 2250 + 2560/2880 = 4810/2880 - 4810/2880 simplified gives 481/288
- So, 50/64 + 80/90 = 481/288
In mixed form: 1193/288
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