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Add 75/64 and 40/50

1^st number: 1 11/64, 2^nd number: 40/50

75/64 + 40/50 is 631/320.

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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,
   40/50 = 40 × 32/50 × 32 = 1280/1600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/1600 + 1280/1600 = 1875 + 1280/1600 = 3155/1600
5. 3155/1600 simplified gives 631/320
6. So, 75/64 + 40/50 = 631/320
   In mixed form: 1311/320

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