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Add 64/45 and 50/96

1^st number: 1 19/45, 2^nd number: 50/96

64/45 + 50/96 is 1399/720.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   64/45 = 64 × 32/45 × 32 = 2048/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   50/96 = 50 × 15/96 × 15 = 750/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2048/1440 + 750/1440 = 2048 + 750/1440 = 2798/1440
5. 2798/1440 simplified gives 1399/720
6. So, 64/45 + 50/96 = 1399/720
   In mixed form: 1679/720

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