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Add 54/24 and 50/64

1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 50/64

54/24 + 50/64 is 97/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    54/24 = 54 × 8/24 × 8 = 432/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    50/64 = 50 × 3/64 × 3 = 150/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/192 + 150/192 = 432 + 150/192 = 582/192
  5. 582/192 simplified gives 97/32
  6. So, 54/24 + 50/64 = 97/32
    In mixed form: 31/32

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