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Add 50/5 and 6/64

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 6/64

50/5 + 6/64 is 323/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    50/5 = 50 × 64/5 × 64 = 3200/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/320 + 30/320 = 3200 + 30/320 = 3230/320
  5. 3230/320 simplified gives 323/32
  6. So, 50/5 + 6/64 = 323/32
    In mixed form: 103/32

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