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Add 60/18 and 50/64

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 50/64

60/18 + 50/64 is 395/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
   60/18 = 60 × 32/18 × 32 = 1920/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   50/64 = 50 × 9/64 × 9 = 450/576
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/576 + 450/576 = 1920 + 450/576 = 2370/576
5. 2370/576 simplified gives 395/96
6. So, 60/18 + 50/64 = 395/96
   In mixed form: 411/96

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