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Add 50/64 and 25/84

50/64 + 25/84 is 725/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    50/64 = 50 × 21/64 × 21 = 1050/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    25/84 = 25 × 16/84 × 16 = 400/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1344 + 400/1344 = 1050 + 400/1344 = 1450/1344
  5. 1450/1344 simplified gives 725/672
  6. So, 50/64 + 25/84 = 725/672
    In mixed form: 153/672

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