Add 2/32 and 10/50
2/32 + 10/50 is 21/80.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 25/32 × 25 = 50/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
10/50 = 10 × 16/50 × 16 = 160/800 - Add the two like fractions:
50/800 + 160/800 = 50 + 160/800 = 210/800 - 210/800 simplified gives 21/80
- So, 2/32 + 10/50 = 21/80
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