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Add 50/2 and 18/64

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 18/64

50/2 + 18/64 is 809/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    50/2 = 50 × 32/2 × 32 = 1600/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    18/64 = 18 × 1/64 × 1 = 18/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/64 + 18/64 = 1600 + 18/64 = 1618/64
  5. 1618/64 simplified gives 809/32
  6. So, 50/2 + 18/64 = 809/32
    In mixed form: 259/32

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