Add 64/50 and 60/72
1st number: 1 14/50, 2nd number: 60/72
64/50 + 60/72 is 317/150.
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,
60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/1800 + 1500/1800 = 2304 + 1500/1800 = 3804/1800 - 3804/1800 simplified gives 317/150
- So, 64/50 + 60/72 = 317/150
In mixed form: 217/150
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