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Add 50/64 and 5/28

50/64 + 5/28 is 215/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    5/28 = 5 × 16/28 × 16 = 80/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/448 + 80/448 = 350 + 80/448 = 430/448
  5. 430/448 simplified gives 215/224
  6. So, 50/64 + 5/28 = 215/224

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