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Add 9/50 and 50/64

9/50 + 50/64 is 769/800.

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,
    9/50 = 9 × 32/50 × 32 = 288/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    50/64 = 50 × 25/64 × 25 = 1250/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/1600 + 1250/1600 = 288 + 1250/1600 = 1538/1600
  5. 1538/1600 simplified gives 769/800
  6. So, 9/50 + 50/64 = 769/800

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