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Add 50/64 and 70/75

50/64 + 70/75 is 823/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    50/64 = 50 × 75/64 × 75 = 3750/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    70/75 = 70 × 64/75 × 64 = 4480/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3750/4800 + 4480/4800 = 3750 + 4480/4800 = 8230/4800
  5. 8230/4800 simplified gives 823/480
  6. So, 50/64 + 70/75 = 823/480
    In mixed form: 1343/480

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