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Add 2/50 and 8/64

2/50 + 8/64 is 33/200.

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,
    2/50 = 2 × 32/50 × 32 = 64/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    8/64 = 8 × 25/64 × 25 = 200/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/1600 + 200/1600 = 64 + 200/1600 = 264/1600
  5. 264/1600 simplified gives 33/200
  6. So, 2/50 + 8/64 = 33/200

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