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Add 2/64 and 63/50

1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 1 13/50

2/64 + 63/50 is 1033/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    2/64 = 2 × 25/64 × 25 = 50/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    63/50 = 63 × 32/50 × 32 = 2016/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/1600 + 2016/1600 = 50 + 2016/1600 = 2066/1600
  5. 2066/1600 simplified gives 1033/800
  6. So, 2/64 + 63/50 = 1033/800
    In mixed form: 1233/800

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