Add 14/32 and 50/30, Solve 14/32 + 1 20/30 as a fraction

Add 14/32 and 50/30

1^st number: 14/32, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

14/32 + 50/30 is 101/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480
Add the two like fractions:
210/480 + 800/480 = 210 + 800/480 = 1010/480
1010/480 simplified gives 101/48
So, 14/32 + 50/30 = 101/48
In mixed form: 25/48

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