Add 12/32 and 35/50
12/32 + 35/50 is 43/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
12/32 = 12 × 25/32 × 25 = 300/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
35/50 = 35 × 16/50 × 16 = 560/800 - Add the two like fractions:
300/800 + 560/800 = 300 + 560/800 = 860/800 - 860/800 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 12/32 + 35/50 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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