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Add 5/50 and 56/64

5/50 + 56/64 is 39/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
   5/50 = 5 × 32/50 × 32 = 160/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   56/64 = 56 × 25/64 × 25 = 1400/1600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/1600 + 1400/1600 = 160 + 1400/1600 = 1560/1600
5. 1560/1600 simplified gives 39/40
6. So, 5/50 + 56/64 = 39/40

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