Add 60/64 and 50/63
60/64 + 50/63 is 1745/1008.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
60/64 = 60 × 63/64 × 63 = 3780/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
50/63 = 50 × 64/63 × 64 = 3200/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/4032 + 3200/4032 = 3780 + 3200/4032 = 6980/4032 - 6980/4032 simplified gives 1745/1008
- So, 60/64 + 50/63 = 1745/1008
In mixed form: 1737/1008
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