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Add 2/32 and 14/50

2/32 + 14/50 is 137/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    2/32 = 2 × 25/32 × 25 = 50/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    14/50 = 14 × 16/50 × 16 = 224/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/800 + 224/800 = 50 + 224/800 = 274/800
  5. 274/800 simplified gives 137/400
  6. So, 2/32 + 14/50 = 137/400

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