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Add 50/64 and 1/7

50/64 + 1/7 is 207/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 7 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    50/64 = 50 × 7/64 × 7 = 350/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    1/7 = 1 × 64/7 × 64 = 64/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/448 + 64/448 = 350 + 64/448 = 414/448
  5. 414/448 simplified gives 207/224
  6. So, 50/64 + 1/7 = 207/224

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