Add 1/50 and 32/6
1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 5 2/6
1/50 + 32/6 is 803/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
32/6 = 32 × 25/6 × 25 = 800/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3/150 + 800/150 = 3 + 800/150 = 803/150 - So, 1/50 + 32/6 = 803/150
In mixed form: 553/150
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