Add 7/3 and 50/64
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 50/64
7/3 + 50/64 is 299/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
7/3 = 7 × 64/3 × 64 = 448/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
50/64 = 50 × 3/64 × 3 = 150/192 - Add the two like fractions:
448/192 + 150/192 = 448 + 150/192 = 598/192 - 598/192 simplified gives 299/96
- So, 7/3 + 50/64 = 299/96
In mixed form: 311/96
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