Add 1/32 and 45/50
1/32 + 45/50 is 149/160.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 16/50 × 16 = 720/800 - Add the two like fractions:
25/800 + 720/800 = 25 + 720/800 = 745/800 - 745/800 simplified gives 149/160
- So, 1/32 + 45/50 = 149/160
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