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Add 84/64 and 42/50

1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 42/50

84/64 + 42/50 is 861/400.

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,
    84/64 = 84 × 25/64 × 25 = 2100/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    42/50 = 42 × 32/50 × 32 = 1344/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/1600 + 1344/1600 = 2100 + 1344/1600 = 3444/1600
  5. 3444/1600 simplified gives 861/400
  6. So, 84/64 + 42/50 = 861/400
    In mixed form: 261/400

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