Add 12/50 and 20/32
12/50 + 20/32 is 173/200.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 16/50 × 16 = 192/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800 - Add the two like fractions:
192/800 + 500/800 = 192 + 500/800 = 692/800 - 692/800 simplified gives 173/200
- So, 12/50 + 20/32 = 173/200
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