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Add 54/72 and 50/64

54/72 + 50/64 is 49/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    54/72 = 54 × 8/72 × 8 = 432/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    50/64 = 50 × 9/64 × 9 = 450/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/576 + 450/576 = 432 + 450/576 = 882/576
  5. 882/576 simplified gives 49/32
  6. So, 54/72 + 50/64 = 49/32
    In mixed form: 117/32

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