Add 18/32 and 10/50
18/32 + 10/50 is 61/80.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 25/32 × 25 = 450/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
10/50 = 10 × 16/50 × 16 = 160/800 - Add the two like fractions:
450/800 + 160/800 = 450 + 160/800 = 610/800 - 610/800 simplified gives 61/80
- So, 18/32 + 10/50 = 61/80
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