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Add 70/50 and 49/64

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 49/64

70/50 + 49/64 is 693/320.

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,
    70/50 = 70 × 32/50 × 32 = 2240/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    49/64 = 49 × 25/64 × 25 = 1225/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/1600 + 1225/1600 = 2240 + 1225/1600 = 3465/1600
  5. 3465/1600 simplified gives 693/320
  6. So, 70/50 + 49/64 = 693/320
    In mixed form: 253/320

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