Add 2/32 and 50/9
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 5 5/9
2/32 + 50/9 is 809/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
50/9 = 50 × 32/9 × 32 = 1600/288 - Add the two like fractions:
18/288 + 1600/288 = 18 + 1600/288 = 1618/288 - 1618/288 simplified gives 809/144
- So, 2/32 + 50/9 = 809/144
In mixed form: 589/144
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