Add 98/64 and 28/50
1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 28/50
98/64 + 28/50 is 1673/800.
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,
28/50 = 28 × 32/50 × 32 = 896/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1600 + 896/1600 = 2450 + 896/1600 = 3346/1600 - 3346/1600 simplified gives 1673/800
- So, 98/64 + 28/50 = 1673/800
In mixed form: 273/800
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