Add 18/32 and 45/50
18/32 + 45/50 is 117/80.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 16/50 × 16 = 720/800 - Add the two like fractions:
450/800 + 720/800 = 450 + 720/800 = 1170/800 - 1170/800 simplified gives 117/80
- So, 18/32 + 45/50 = 117/80
In mixed form: 137/80
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