Add 2/32 and 40/50
2/32 + 40/50 is 69/80.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 16/50 × 16 = 640/800 - Add the two like fractions:
50/800 + 640/800 = 50 + 640/800 = 690/800 - 690/800 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 2/32 + 40/50 = 69/80
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