Add 64/25 and 50/96
1st number: 2 14/25, 2nd number: 50/96
64/25 + 50/96 is 3697/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
64/25 = 64 × 96/25 × 96 = 6144/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
6144/2400 + 1250/2400 = 6144 + 1250/2400 = 7394/2400 - 7394/2400 simplified gives 3697/1200
- So, 64/25 + 50/96 = 3697/1200
In mixed form: 397/1200
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