Add 25/32 and 42/50
25/32 + 42/50 is 1297/800.
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,
25/32 = 25 × 25/32 × 25 = 625/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
42/50 = 42 × 16/50 × 16 = 672/800 - Add the two like fractions:
625/800 + 672/800 = 625 + 672/800 = 1297/800 - So, 25/32 + 42/50 = 1297/800
In mixed form: 1497/800
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/32+42/50 25/32+84/50 25/64+42/50 75/32+42/50 25/96+42/50