Add 84/64 and 8/50
1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 8/50
84/64 + 8/50 is 589/400.
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,
84/64 = 84 × 25/64 × 25 = 2100/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
8/50 = 8 × 32/50 × 32 = 256/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/1600 + 256/1600 = 2100 + 256/1600 = 2356/1600 - 2356/1600 simplified gives 589/400
- So, 84/64 + 8/50 = 589/400
In mixed form: 1189/400
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