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Add 15/50 and 20/64

15/50 + 20/64 is 49/80.

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,
    15/50 = 15 × 32/50 × 32 = 480/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    20/64 = 20 × 25/64 × 25 = 500/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1600 + 500/1600 = 480 + 500/1600 = 980/1600
  5. 980/1600 simplified gives 49/80
  6. So, 15/50 + 20/64 = 49/80

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