Add 1/50 and 4/32
1/50 + 4/32 is 29/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
1/50 = 1 × 16/50 × 16 = 16/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
4/32 = 4 × 25/32 × 25 = 100/800 - Add the two like fractions:
16/800 + 100/800 = 16 + 100/800 = 116/800 - 116/800 simplified gives 29/200
- So, 1/50 + 4/32 = 29/200
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