Add 2/32 and 6/50
2/32 + 6/50 is 73/400.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 16/50 × 16 = 96/800 - Add the two like fractions:
50/800 + 96/800 = 50 + 96/800 = 146/800 - 146/800 simplified gives 73/400
- So, 2/32 + 6/50 = 73/400
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