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Add 64/15 and 50/48

1^st number: 4 4/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

64/15 + 50/48 is 637/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 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 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1024/240 + 250/240 = 1024 + 250/240 = 1274/240
5. 1274/240 simplified gives 637/120
6. So, 64/15 + 50/48 = 637/120
   In mixed form: 537/120

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