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Add 50/64 and 6/10

50/64 + 6/10 is 221/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    50/64 = 50 × 5/64 × 5 = 250/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    6/10 = 6 × 32/10 × 32 = 192/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/320 + 192/320 = 250 + 192/320 = 442/320
  5. 442/320 simplified gives 221/160
  6. So, 50/64 + 6/10 = 221/160
    In mixed form: 161/160

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