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Add 8/50 and 30/64

8/50 + 30/64 is 503/800.

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,
    8/50 = 8 × 32/50 × 32 = 256/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    30/64 = 30 × 25/64 × 25 = 750/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/1600 + 750/1600 = 256 + 750/1600 = 1006/1600
  5. 1006/1600 simplified gives 503/800
  6. So, 8/50 + 30/64 = 503/800

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