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Add 18/48 and 50/64

18/48 + 50/64 is 37/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
    18/48 = 18 × 4/48 × 4 = 72/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    50/64 = 50 × 3/64 × 3 = 150/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/192 + 150/192 = 72 + 150/192 = 222/192
  5. 222/192 simplified gives 37/32
  6. So, 18/48 + 50/64 = 37/32
    In mixed form: 15/32

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