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Add 50/75 and 6/64

50/75 + 6/64 is 73/96.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    50/75 = 50 × 64/75 × 64 = 3200/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    6/64 = 6 × 75/64 × 75 = 450/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/4800 + 450/4800 = 3200 + 450/4800 = 3650/4800
  5. 3650/4800 simplified gives 73/96
  6. So, 50/75 + 6/64 = 73/96

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