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Add 42/64 and 5/50

42/64 + 5/50 is 121/160.

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,
    42/64 = 42 × 25/64 × 25 = 1050/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    5/50 = 5 × 32/50 × 32 = 160/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1600 + 160/1600 = 1050 + 160/1600 = 1210/1600
  5. 1210/1600 simplified gives 121/160
  6. So, 42/64 + 5/50 = 121/160

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