Add 56/50 and 15/64
1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 15/64
56/50 + 15/64 is 2167/1600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
56/50 = 56 × 32/50 × 32 = 1792/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
15/64 = 15 × 25/64 × 25 = 375/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/1600 + 375/1600 = 1792 + 375/1600 = 2167/1600 - So, 56/50 + 15/64 = 2167/1600
In mixed form: 1567/1600
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