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Add 72/84 and 50/64

72/84 + 50/64 is 367/224.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    72/84 = 72 × 16/84 × 16 = 1152/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    50/64 = 50 × 21/64 × 21 = 1050/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/1344 + 1050/1344 = 1152 + 1050/1344 = 2202/1344
  5. 2202/1344 simplified gives 367/224
  6. So, 72/84 + 50/64 = 367/224
    In mixed form: 1143/224

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