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Add 50/64 and 6/20

50/64 + 6/20 is 173/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 20 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 20 × 16 = 320,
    6/20 = 6 × 16/20 × 16 = 96/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/320 + 96/320 = 250 + 96/320 = 346/320
  5. 346/320 simplified gives 173/160
  6. So, 50/64 + 6/20 = 173/160
    In mixed form: 113/160

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