Add 21/32 and 40/50
21/32 + 40/50 is 233/160.
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,
21/32 = 21 × 25/32 × 25 = 525/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
40/50 = 40 × 16/50 × 16 = 640/800 - Add the two like fractions:
525/800 + 640/800 = 525 + 640/800 = 1165/800 - 1165/800 simplified gives 233/160
- So, 21/32 + 40/50 = 233/160
In mixed form: 173/160
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