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Add 42/64 and 25/50

42/64 + 25/50 is 37/32.

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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,
   42/64 = 42 × 25/64 × 25 = 1050/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
   25/50 = 25 × 32/50 × 32 = 800/1600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1600 + 800/1600 = 1050 + 800/1600 = 1850/1600
5. 1850/1600 simplified gives 37/32
6. So, 42/64 + 25/50 = 37/32
   In mixed form: 15/32

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