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Add 50/4 and 18/64

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 18/64

50/4 + 18/64 is 409/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    50/4 = 50 × 16/4 × 16 = 800/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    18/64 = 18 × 1/64 × 1 = 18/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/64 + 18/64 = 800 + 18/64 = 818/64
  5. 818/64 simplified gives 409/32
  6. So, 50/4 + 18/64 = 409/32
    In mixed form: 1225/32

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