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Add 50/54 and 21/64

50/54 + 21/64 is 2167/1728.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    50/54 = 50 × 32/54 × 32 = 1600/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    21/64 = 21 × 27/64 × 27 = 567/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/1728 + 567/1728 = 1600 + 567/1728 = 2167/1728
  5. So, 50/54 + 21/64 = 2167/1728
    In mixed form: 1439/1728

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