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Add 50/15 and 75/64

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 11/64

50/15 + 75/64 is 865/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    75/64 = 75 × 15/64 × 15 = 1125/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/960 + 1125/960 = 3200 + 1125/960 = 4325/960
  5. 4325/960 simplified gives 865/192
  6. So, 50/15 + 75/64 = 865/192
    In mixed form: 497/192

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