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Add 54/50 and 10/64

1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 10/64

54/50 + 10/64 is 989/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    54/50 = 54 × 32/50 × 32 = 1728/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    10/64 = 10 × 25/64 × 25 = 250/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/1600 + 250/1600 = 1728 + 250/1600 = 1978/1600
  5. 1978/1600 simplified gives 989/800
  6. So, 54/50 + 10/64 = 989/800
    In mixed form: 1189/800

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