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Add 64/35 and 50/8

1st number: 1 29/35, 2nd number: 6 2/8

64/35 + 50/8 is 1131/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    64/35 = 64 × 8/35 × 8 = 512/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    50/8 = 50 × 35/8 × 35 = 1750/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/280 + 1750/280 = 512 + 1750/280 = 2262/280
  5. 2262/280 simplified gives 1131/140
  6. So, 64/35 + 50/8 = 1131/140
    In mixed form: 811/140

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