Add 10/50 and 4/32
10/50 + 4/32 is 13/40.
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,
10/50 = 10 × 16/50 × 16 = 160/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
4/32 = 4 × 25/32 × 25 = 100/800 - Add the two like fractions:
160/800 + 100/800 = 160 + 100/800 = 260/800 - 260/800 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 10/50 + 4/32 = 13/40
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