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Add 50/9 and 12/64

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 12/64

50/9 + 12/64 is 827/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    50/9 = 50 × 64/9 × 64 = 3200/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    12/64 = 12 × 9/64 × 9 = 108/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/576 + 108/576 = 3200 + 108/576 = 3308/576
  5. 3308/576 simplified gives 827/144
  6. So, 50/9 + 12/64 = 827/144
    In mixed form: 5107/144

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