Add 54/10 and 50/64
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 50/64
54/10 + 50/64 is 989/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
54/10 = 54 × 32/10 × 32 = 1728/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
50/64 = 50 × 5/64 × 5 = 250/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/320 + 250/320 = 1728 + 250/320 = 1978/320 - 1978/320 simplified gives 989/160
- So, 54/10 + 50/64 = 989/160
In mixed form: 629/160
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