Add 9/50 and 50/64
9/50 + 50/64 is 769/800.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 32/50 × 32 = 288/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
50/64 = 50 × 25/64 × 25 = 1250/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1600 + 1250/1600 = 288 + 1250/1600 = 1538/1600 - 1538/1600 simplified gives 769/800
- So, 9/50 + 50/64 = 769/800
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