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Add 8/64 and 1/50

8/64 + 1/50 is 29/200.

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,
    8/64 = 8 × 25/64 × 25 = 200/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    1/50 = 1 × 32/50 × 32 = 32/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/1600 + 32/1600 = 200 + 32/1600 = 232/1600
  5. 232/1600 simplified gives 29/200
  6. So, 8/64 + 1/50 = 29/200

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