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Add 50/7 and 4/64

1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 4/64

50/7 + 4/64 is 807/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    50/7 = 50 × 64/7 × 64 = 3200/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    4/64 = 4 × 7/64 × 7 = 28/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/448 + 28/448 = 3200 + 28/448 = 3228/448
  5. 3228/448 simplified gives 807/112
  6. So, 50/7 + 4/64 = 807/112
    In mixed form: 723/112

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