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Add 15/28 and 50/64

15/28 + 50/64 is 295/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    15/28 = 15 × 16/28 × 16 = 240/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    50/64 = 50 × 7/64 × 7 = 350/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/448 + 350/448 = 240 + 350/448 = 590/448
  5. 590/448 simplified gives 295/224
  6. So, 15/28 + 50/64 = 295/224
    In mixed form: 171/224

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