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Add 20/64 and 50/14

1st number: 20/64, 2nd number: 3 8/14

20/64 + 50/14 is 435/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 14 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    20/64 = 20 × 7/64 × 7 = 140/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    50/14 = 50 × 32/14 × 32 = 1600/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/448 + 1600/448 = 140 + 1600/448 = 1740/448
  5. 1740/448 simplified gives 435/112
  6. So, 20/64 + 50/14 = 435/112
    In mixed form: 399/112

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