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Add 50/28 and 9/64

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 9/64

50/28 + 9/64 is 863/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    50/28 = 50 × 16/28 × 16 = 800/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    9/64 = 9 × 7/64 × 7 = 63/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/448 + 63/448 = 800 + 63/448 = 863/448
  5. So, 50/28 + 9/64 = 863/448
    In mixed form: 1415/448

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