Add 64/50 and 30/72
1st number: 1 14/50, 2nd number: 30/72
64/50 + 30/72 is 509/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
64/50 = 64 × 36/50 × 36 = 2304/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
30/72 = 30 × 25/72 × 25 = 750/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/1800 + 750/1800 = 2304 + 750/1800 = 3054/1800 - 3054/1800 simplified gives 509/300
- So, 64/50 + 30/72 = 509/300
In mixed form: 1209/300
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