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Add 50/14 and 3/64

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 3/64

50/14 + 3/64 is 1621/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    50/14 = 50 × 32/14 × 32 = 1600/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    3/64 = 3 × 7/64 × 7 = 21/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/448 + 21/448 = 1600 + 21/448 = 1621/448
  5. So, 50/14 + 3/64 = 1621/448
    In mixed form: 3277/448

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