Add 20/32 and 7/50
20/32 + 7/50 is 153/200.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
7/50 = 7 × 16/50 × 16 = 112/800 - Add the two like fractions:
500/800 + 112/800 = 500 + 112/800 = 612/800 - 612/800 simplified gives 153/200
- So, 20/32 + 7/50 = 153/200
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