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Add 5/64 and 50/48

1st number: 5/64, 2nd number: 1 2/48

5/64 + 50/48 is 215/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 48 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    5/64 = 5 × 3/64 × 3 = 15/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
    50/48 = 50 × 4/48 × 4 = 200/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/192 + 200/192 = 15 + 200/192 = 215/192
  5. So, 5/64 + 50/48 = 215/192
    In mixed form: 123/192

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