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Add 80/50 and 18/64

1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 18/64

80/50 + 18/64 is 301/160.

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,
    80/50 = 80 × 32/50 × 32 = 2560/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    18/64 = 18 × 25/64 × 25 = 450/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/1600 + 450/1600 = 2560 + 450/1600 = 3010/1600
  5. 3010/1600 simplified gives 301/160
  6. So, 80/50 + 18/64 = 301/160
    In mixed form: 1141/160

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