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Add 10/32 and 1/50

10/32 + 1/50 is 133/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    10/32 = 10 × 25/32 × 25 = 250/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    1/50 = 1 × 16/50 × 16 = 16/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/800 + 16/800 = 250 + 16/800 = 266/800
  5. 266/800 simplified gives 133/400
  6. So, 10/32 + 1/50 = 133/400

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