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Add 1/3 and 64/50

1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 1 14/50

1/3 + 64/50 is 121/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    1/3 = 1 × 50/3 × 50 = 50/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    64/50 = 64 × 3/50 × 3 = 192/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/150 + 192/150 = 50 + 192/150 = 242/150
  5. 242/150 simplified gives 121/75
  6. So, 1/3 + 64/50 = 121/75
    In mixed form: 146/75

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