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Add 54/70 and 50/64

54/70 + 50/64 is 1739/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    54/70 = 54 × 32/70 × 32 = 1728/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    50/64 = 50 × 35/64 × 35 = 1750/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/2240 + 1750/2240 = 1728 + 1750/2240 = 3478/2240
  5. 3478/2240 simplified gives 1739/1120
  6. So, 54/70 + 50/64 = 1739/1120
    In mixed form: 1619/1120

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