Add 54/84 and 50/64
54/84 + 50/64 is 319/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
54/84 = 54 × 16/84 × 16 = 864/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
50/64 = 50 × 21/64 × 21 = 1050/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
864/1344 + 1050/1344 = 864 + 1050/1344 = 1914/1344 - 1914/1344 simplified gives 319/224
- So, 54/84 + 50/64 = 319/224
In mixed form: 195/224
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