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Add 64/45 and 50/48

1^st number: 1 19/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

64/45 + 50/48 is 887/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   64/45 = 64 × 16/45 × 16 = 1024/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1024/720 + 750/720 = 1024 + 750/720 = 1774/720
5. 1774/720 simplified gives 887/360
6. So, 64/45 + 50/48 = 887/360
   In mixed form: 2167/360

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