Add 10/32 and 50/25, Solve 10/32 + 2 0/25 as a fraction

Add 10/32 and 50/25

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

10/32 + 50/25 is 37/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
10/32 = 10 × 25/32 × 25 = 250/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
50/25 = 50 × 32/25 × 32 = 1600/800
Add the two like fractions:
250/800 + 1600/800 = 250 + 1600/800 = 1850/800
1850/800 simplified gives 37/16
So, 10/32 + 50/25 = 37/16
In mixed form: 25/16

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