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Add 50/15 and 42/64

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 42/64

50/15 + 42/64 is 383/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
   50/15 = 50 × 64/15 × 64 = 3200/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   42/64 = 42 × 15/64 × 15 = 630/960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3200/960 + 630/960 = 3200 + 630/960 = 3830/960
5. 3830/960 simplified gives 383/96
6. So, 50/15 + 42/64 = 383/96
   In mixed form: 395/96

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