Add 1/4 and 32/50
1/4 + 32/50 is 89/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
1/4 = 1 × 25/4 × 25 = 25/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
32/50 = 32 × 2/50 × 2 = 64/100 - Add the two like fractions:
25/100 + 64/100 = 25 + 64/100 = 89/100 - So, 1/4 + 32/50 = 89/100
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