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Add 20/49 and 50/64

20/49 + 50/64 is 1865/1568.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
    20/49 = 20 × 64/49 × 64 = 1280/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    50/64 = 50 × 49/64 × 49 = 2450/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/3136 + 2450/3136 = 1280 + 2450/3136 = 3730/3136
  5. 3730/3136 simplified gives 1865/1568
  6. So, 20/49 + 50/64 = 1865/1568
    In mixed form: 1297/1568

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