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Add 64/15 and 50/16

1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 3 2/16

64/15 + 50/16 is 887/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    64/15 = 64 × 16/15 × 16 = 1024/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    50/16 = 50 × 15/16 × 15 = 750/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/240 + 750/240 = 1024 + 750/240 = 1774/240
  5. 1774/240 simplified gives 887/120
  6. So, 64/15 + 50/16 = 887/120
    In mixed form: 747/120

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