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Add 50/64 and 5/56

50/64 + 5/56 is 195/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 56 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 56 × 8 = 448,
    5/56 = 5 × 8/56 × 8 = 40/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/448 + 40/448 = 350 + 40/448 = 390/448
  5. 390/448 simplified gives 195/224
  6. So, 50/64 + 5/56 = 195/224

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