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Add 50/72 and 35/64

50/72 + 35/64 is 715/576.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    50/72 = 50 × 8/72 × 8 = 400/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    35/64 = 35 × 9/64 × 9 = 315/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/576 + 315/576 = 400 + 315/576 = 715/576
  5. So, 50/72 + 35/64 = 715/576
    In mixed form: 1139/576

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