Add 3/32 and 50/8
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 6 2/8
3/32 + 50/8 is 203/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
50/8 = 50 × 4/8 × 4 = 200/32 - Add the two like fractions:
3/32 + 200/32 = 3 + 200/32 = 203/32 - So, 3/32 + 50/8 = 203/32
In mixed form: 611/32
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/32+50/8 3/64+50/8 3/32+50/16 9/32+50/8 3/96+50/8 3/32+50/24 15/32+50/8 3/32+50/40 21/32+50/8 3/32+50/56