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Add 75/64 and 3/50

1st number: 1 11/64, 2nd number: 3/50

75/64 + 3/50 is 1971/1600.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    75/64 = 75 × 25/64 × 25 = 1875/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    3/50 = 3 × 32/50 × 32 = 96/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/1600 + 96/1600 = 1875 + 96/1600 = 1971/1600
  5. So, 75/64 + 3/50 = 1971/1600
    In mixed form: 1371/1600

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