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Add 4/7 and 50/64

4/7 + 50/64 is 303/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    4/7 = 4 × 64/7 × 64 = 256/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    50/64 = 50 × 7/64 × 7 = 350/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/448 + 350/448 = 256 + 350/448 = 606/448
  5. 606/448 simplified gives 303/224
  6. So, 4/7 + 50/64 = 303/224
    In mixed form: 179/224

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