Add 7/49 and 20/64
7/49 + 20/64 is 51/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
7/49 = 7 × 64/49 × 64 = 448/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
20/64 = 20 × 49/64 × 49 = 980/3136 - Add the two like fractions:
448/3136 + 980/3136 = 448 + 980/3136 = 1428/3136 - 1428/3136 simplified gives 51/112
- So, 7/49 + 20/64 = 51/112
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