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Add 80/50 and 15/64

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 15/64

80/50 + 15/64 is 587/320.

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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,
   80/50 = 80 × 32/50 × 32 = 2560/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   15/64 = 15 × 25/64 × 25 = 375/1600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2560/1600 + 375/1600 = 2560 + 375/1600 = 2935/1600
5. 2935/1600 simplified gives 587/320
6. So, 80/50 + 15/64 = 587/320
   In mixed form: 1267/320

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