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Add 50/64 and 45/28

1^st number: 50/64, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

50/64 + 45/28 is 535/224.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 28 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 28 × 16 = 448,
   45/28 = 45 × 16/28 × 16 = 720/448
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/448 + 720/448 = 350 + 720/448 = 1070/448
5. 1070/448 simplified gives 535/224
6. So, 50/64 + 45/28 = 535/224
   In mixed form: 287/224

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