Add 75/64 and 50/72
1st number: 1 11/64, 2nd number: 50/72
75/64 + 50/72 is 1075/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 72 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
75/64 = 75 × 9/64 × 9 = 675/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
50/72 = 50 × 8/72 × 8 = 400/576 - Add the two like fractions:
675/576 + 400/576 = 675 + 400/576 = 1075/576 - So, 75/64 + 50/72 = 1075/576
In mixed form: 1499/576
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