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Add 50/64 and 3/27

50/64 + 3/27 is 257/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    50/64 = 50 × 27/64 × 27 = 1350/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
    3/27 = 3 × 64/27 × 64 = 192/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1728 + 192/1728 = 1350 + 192/1728 = 1542/1728
  5. 1542/1728 simplified gives 257/288
  6. So, 50/64 + 3/27 = 257/288

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