Add 50/90 and 30/64
50/90 + 30/64 is 295/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
50/90 = 50 × 32/90 × 32 = 1600/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
30/64 = 30 × 45/64 × 45 = 1350/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/2880 + 1350/2880 = 1600 + 1350/2880 = 2950/2880 - 2950/2880 simplified gives 295/288
- So, 50/90 + 30/64 = 295/288
In mixed form: 17/288
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