Add 54/70 and 50/64
54/70 + 50/64 is 1739/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
54/70 = 54 × 32/70 × 32 = 1728/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
50/64 = 50 × 35/64 × 35 = 1750/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/2240 + 1750/2240 = 1728 + 1750/2240 = 3478/2240 - 3478/2240 simplified gives 1739/1120
- So, 54/70 + 50/64 = 1739/1120
In mixed form: 1619/1120
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