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Add 50/45 and 6/64

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 6/64

50/45 + 6/64 is 347/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    50/45 = 50 × 64/45 × 64 = 3200/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    6/64 = 6 × 45/64 × 45 = 270/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/2880 + 270/2880 = 3200 + 270/2880 = 3470/2880
  5. 3470/2880 simplified gives 347/288
  6. So, 50/45 + 6/64 = 347/288
    In mixed form: 159/288

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