Add 2/32 and 50/5
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 10 0/5
2/32 + 50/5 is 161/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
50/5 = 50 × 32/5 × 32 = 1600/160 - Add the two like fractions:
10/160 + 1600/160 = 10 + 1600/160 = 1610/160 - 1610/160 simplified gives 161/16
- So, 2/32 + 50/5 = 161/16
In mixed form: 101/16
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