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Add 12/32 and 5/50

12/32 + 5/50 is 19/40.

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,
    12/32 = 12 × 25/32 × 25 = 300/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    5/50 = 5 × 16/50 × 16 = 80/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/800 + 80/800 = 300 + 80/800 = 380/800
  5. 380/800 simplified gives 19/40
  6. So, 12/32 + 5/50 = 19/40

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