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Add 6/64 and 35/50

6/64 + 35/50 is 127/160.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    6/64 = 6 × 25/64 × 25 = 150/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    35/50 = 35 × 32/50 × 32 = 1120/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/1600 + 1120/1600 = 150 + 1120/1600 = 1270/1600
  5. 1270/1600 simplified gives 127/160
  6. So, 6/64 + 35/50 = 127/160

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