Add 64/50 and 70/96, Solve 1 14/50 + 70/96 as a fraction

Add 64/50 and 70/96

1^st number: 1 14/50, 2^nd number: 70/96

64/50 + 70/96 is 2411/1200.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
64/50 = 64 × 48/50 × 48 = 3072/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
70/96 = 70 × 25/96 × 25 = 1750/2400
Add the two like fractions:
3072/2400 + 1750/2400 = 3072 + 1750/2400 = 4822/2400
4822/2400 simplified gives 2411/1200
So, 64/50 + 70/96 = 2411/1200
In mixed form: 211/1200

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