Add 70/50 and 35/64
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 35/64
70/50 + 35/64 is 623/320.
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,
35/64 = 35 × 25/64 × 25 = 875/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/1600 + 875/1600 = 2240 + 875/1600 = 3115/1600 - 3115/1600 simplified gives 623/320
- So, 70/50 + 35/64 = 623/320
In mixed form: 1303/320
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