Add 25/50 and 12/32
25/50 + 12/32 is 7/8.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 16/50 × 16 = 400/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
12/32 = 12 × 25/32 × 25 = 300/800 - Add the two like fractions:
400/800 + 300/800 = 400 + 300/800 = 700/800 - 700/800 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 25/50 + 12/32 = 7/8
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