Add 80/50 and 6/64
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 6/64
80/50 + 6/64 is 271/160.
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,
80/50 = 80 × 32/50 × 32 = 2560/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
6/64 = 6 × 25/64 × 25 = 150/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/1600 + 150/1600 = 2560 + 150/1600 = 2710/1600 - 2710/1600 simplified gives 271/160
- So, 80/50 + 6/64 = 271/160
In mixed form: 1111/160
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