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Add 18/75 and 50/32

1st number: 18/75, 2nd number: 1 18/32

18/75 + 50/32 is 721/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    18/75 = 18 × 32/75 × 32 = 576/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    50/32 = 50 × 75/32 × 75 = 3750/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/2400 + 3750/2400 = 576 + 3750/2400 = 4326/2400
  5. 4326/2400 simplified gives 721/400
  6. So, 18/75 + 50/32 = 721/400
    In mixed form: 1321/400

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