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Add 36/64 and 5/50

36/64 + 5/50 is 53/80.

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,
    36/64 = 36 × 25/64 × 25 = 900/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    5/50 = 5 × 32/50 × 32 = 160/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1600 + 160/1600 = 900 + 160/1600 = 1060/1600
  5. 1060/1600 simplified gives 53/80
  6. So, 36/64 + 5/50 = 53/80

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