Add 60/63 and 50/64
60/63 + 50/64 is 1165/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
60/63 = 60 × 64/63 × 64 = 3840/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
50/64 = 50 × 63/64 × 63 = 3150/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/4032 + 3150/4032 = 3840 + 3150/4032 = 6990/4032 - 6990/4032 simplified gives 1165/672
- So, 60/63 + 50/64 = 1165/672
In mixed form: 1493/672
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