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Add 21/64 and 28/50

21/64 + 28/50 is 1421/1600.

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,
    21/64 = 21 × 25/64 × 25 = 525/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    28/50 = 28 × 32/50 × 32 = 896/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/1600 + 896/1600 = 525 + 896/1600 = 1421/1600
  5. So, 21/64 + 28/50 = 1421/1600

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