Add 50/64 and 35/84, Solve 50/64 + 35/84 as a fraction

Add 50/64 and 35/84

50/64 + 35/84 is 115/96.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
50/64 = 50 × 21/64 × 21 = 1050/1344
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
35/84 = 35 × 16/84 × 16 = 560/1344
Add the two like fractions:
1050/1344 + 560/1344 = 1050 + 560/1344 = 1610/1344
1610/1344 simplified gives 115/96
So, 50/64 + 35/84 = 115/96
In mixed form: 119/96

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