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Add 2/50 and 8/32

2/50 + 8/32 is 29/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    2/50 = 2 × 16/50 × 16 = 32/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    8/32 = 8 × 25/32 × 25 = 200/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/800 + 200/800 = 32 + 200/800 = 232/800
  5. 232/800 simplified gives 29/100
  6. So, 2/50 + 8/32 = 29/100

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