Add 14/32 and 42/50
14/32 + 42/50 is 511/400.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 16/50 × 16 = 672/800 - Add the two like fractions:
350/800 + 672/800 = 350 + 672/800 = 1022/800 - 1022/800 simplified gives 511/400
- So, 14/32 + 42/50 = 511/400
In mixed form: 1111/400
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