Add 2/32 and 63/50, Solve 2/32 + 1 13/50 as a fraction

Add 2/32 and 63/50

1^st number: 2/32, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

2/32 + 63/50 is 529/400.

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,
63/50 = 63 × 16/50 × 16 = 1008/800
Add the two like fractions:
50/800 + 1008/800 = 50 + 1008/800 = 1058/800
1058/800 simplified gives 529/400
So, 2/32 + 63/50 = 529/400
In mixed form: 1129/400

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