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Add 2/64 and 50/9

1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 5 5/9

2/64 + 50/9 is 1609/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 9 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    2/64 = 2 × 9/64 × 9 = 18/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    50/9 = 50 × 64/9 × 64 = 3200/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/576 + 3200/576 = 18 + 3200/576 = 3218/576
  5. 3218/576 simplified gives 1609/288
  6. So, 2/64 + 50/9 = 1609/288
    In mixed form: 5169/288

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