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Add 7/50 and 4/64

7/50 + 4/64 is 81/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    7/50 = 7 × 32/50 × 32 = 224/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    4/64 = 4 × 25/64 × 25 = 100/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/1600 + 100/1600 = 224 + 100/1600 = 324/1600
  5. 324/1600 simplified gives 81/400
  6. So, 7/50 + 4/64 = 81/400

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