Add 8/64 and 1/50
8/64 + 1/50 is 29/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
8/64 = 8 × 25/64 × 25 = 200/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
1/50 = 1 × 32/50 × 32 = 32/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
200/1600 + 32/1600 = 200 + 32/1600 = 232/1600 - 232/1600 simplified gives 29/200
- So, 8/64 + 1/50 = 29/200
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