Add 14/32 and 16/50
14/32 + 16/50 is 303/400.
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,
14/32 = 14 × 25/32 × 25 = 350/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
16/50 = 16 × 16/50 × 16 = 256/800 - Add the two like fractions:
350/800 + 256/800 = 350 + 256/800 = 606/800 - 606/800 simplified gives 303/400
- So, 14/32 + 16/50 = 303/400
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