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Add 72/50 and 4/64

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 4/64

72/50 + 4/64 is 601/400.

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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,
   72/50 = 72 × 32/50 × 32 = 2304/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   4/64 = 4 × 25/64 × 25 = 100/1600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/1600 + 100/1600 = 2304 + 100/1600 = 2404/1600
5. 2404/1600 simplified gives 601/400
6. So, 72/50 + 4/64 = 601/400
   In mixed form: 1201/400

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