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Add 12/50 and 21/32

12/50 + 21/32 is 717/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    12/50 = 12 × 16/50 × 16 = 192/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    21/32 = 21 × 25/32 × 25 = 525/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/800 + 525/800 = 192 + 525/800 = 717/800
  5. So, 12/50 + 21/32 = 717/800

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