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Add 50/64 and 35/63

50/64 + 35/63 is 385/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    50/64 = 50 × 63/64 × 63 = 3150/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    35/63 = 35 × 64/63 × 64 = 2240/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/4032 + 2240/4032 = 3150 + 2240/4032 = 5390/4032
  5. 5390/4032 simplified gives 385/288
  6. So, 50/64 + 35/63 = 385/288
    In mixed form: 197/288

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