Add 98/64 and 10/50
1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 10/50
98/64 + 10/50 is 277/160.
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,
98/64 = 98 × 25/64 × 25 = 2450/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
10/50 = 10 × 32/50 × 32 = 320/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1600 + 320/1600 = 2450 + 320/1600 = 2770/1600 - 2770/1600 simplified gives 277/160
- So, 98/64 + 10/50 = 277/160
In mixed form: 1117/160
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