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Add 16/50 and 75/64

1st number: 16/50, 2nd number: 1 11/64

16/50 + 75/64 is 2387/1600.

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,
    16/50 = 16 × 32/50 × 32 = 512/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    75/64 = 75 × 25/64 × 25 = 1875/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/1600 + 1875/1600 = 512 + 1875/1600 = 2387/1600
  5. So, 16/50 + 75/64 = 2387/1600
    In mixed form: 1787/1600

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