Add 6/50 and 63/64
6/50 + 63/64 is 1767/1600.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 32/50 × 32 = 192/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
63/64 = 63 × 25/64 × 25 = 1575/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
192/1600 + 1575/1600 = 192 + 1575/1600 = 1767/1600 - So, 6/50 + 63/64 = 1767/1600
In mixed form: 1167/1600
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