Add 2/50 and 6/32
2/50 + 6/32 is 91/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
2/50 = 2 × 16/50 × 16 = 32/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
6/32 = 6 × 25/32 × 25 = 150/800 - Add the two like fractions:
32/800 + 150/800 = 32 + 150/800 = 182/800 - 182/800 simplified gives 91/400
- So, 2/50 + 6/32 = 91/400
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