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Add 50/3 and 6/64

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 6/64

50/3 + 6/64 is 1609/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    6/64 = 6 × 3/64 × 3 = 18/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/192 + 18/192 = 3200 + 18/192 = 3218/192
  5. 3218/192 simplified gives 1609/96
  6. So, 50/3 + 6/64 = 1609/96
    In mixed form: 1673/96

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