Add 50/6 and 7/64, Solve 8 2/6 + 7/64 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 7/64

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 7/64

50/6 + 7/64 is 1621/192.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
50/6 = 50 × 32/6 × 32 = 1600/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192
Add the two like fractions:
1600/192 + 21/192 = 1600 + 21/192 = 1621/192
So, 50/6 + 7/64 = 1621/192
In mixed form: 885/192

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