Add 1/32 and 15/50
1/32 + 15/50 is 53/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
1/32 = 1 × 25/32 × 25 = 25/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
15/50 = 15 × 16/50 × 16 = 240/800 - Add the two like fractions:
25/800 + 240/800 = 25 + 240/800 = 265/800 - 265/800 simplified gives 53/160
- So, 1/32 + 15/50 = 53/160
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