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Add 1/50 and 28/64

1/50 + 28/64 is 183/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    1/50 = 1 × 32/50 × 32 = 32/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    28/64 = 28 × 25/64 × 25 = 700/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/1600 + 700/1600 = 32 + 700/1600 = 732/1600
  5. 732/1600 simplified gives 183/400
  6. So, 1/50 + 28/64 = 183/400

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