Add 2/25 and 32/50
2/25 + 32/50 is 18/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
2/25 = 2 × 2/25 × 2 = 4/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
32/50 = 32 × 1/50 × 1 = 32/50 - Add the two like fractions:
4/50 + 32/50 = 4 + 32/50 = 36/50 - 36/50 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 2/25 + 32/50 = 18/25
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