Add 64/50 and 10/56
1st number: 1 14/50, 2nd number: 10/56
64/50 + 10/56 is 1021/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
64/50 = 64 × 28/50 × 28 = 1792/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
10/56 = 10 × 25/56 × 25 = 250/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/1400 + 250/1400 = 1792 + 250/1400 = 2042/1400 - 2042/1400 simplified gives 1021/700
- So, 64/50 + 10/56 = 1021/700
In mixed form: 1321/700
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