Add 14/32 and 40/50
14/32 + 40/50 is 99/80.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 16/50 × 16 = 640/800 - Add the two like fractions:
350/800 + 640/800 = 350 + 640/800 = 990/800 - 990/800 simplified gives 99/80
- So, 14/32 + 40/50 = 99/80
In mixed form: 119/80
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