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Add 50/54 and 6/64

50/54 + 6/64 is 881/864.

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,
    6/64 = 6 × 27/64 × 27 = 162/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/1728 + 162/1728 = 1600 + 162/1728 = 1762/1728
  5. 1762/1728 simplified gives 881/864
  6. So, 50/54 + 6/64 = 881/864
    In mixed form: 117/864

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