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Add 50/36 and 7/64

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 7/64

50/36 + 7/64 is 863/576.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
    50/36 = 50 × 16/36 × 16 = 800/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    7/64 = 7 × 9/64 × 9 = 63/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/576 + 63/576 = 800 + 63/576 = 863/576
  5. So, 50/36 + 7/64 = 863/576
    In mixed form: 1287/576

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