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Add 50/3 and 42/64

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 42/64

50/3 + 42/64 is 1663/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
   50/3 = 50 × 64/3 × 64 = 3200/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3200/192 + 126/192 = 3200 + 126/192 = 3326/192
5. 3326/192 simplified gives 1663/96
6. So, 50/3 + 42/64 = 1663/96
   In mixed form: 1731/96

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