Add 70/50 and 14/64
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 14/64
70/50 + 14/64 is 259/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
70/50 = 70 × 32/50 × 32 = 2240/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
14/64 = 14 × 25/64 × 25 = 350/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/1600 + 350/1600 = 2240 + 350/1600 = 2590/1600 - 2590/1600 simplified gives 259/160
- So, 70/50 + 14/64 = 259/160
In mixed form: 199/160
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/50+28/64 70/50+42/64 70/50+70/64 70/50+98/64