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Add 27/50 and 20/32

27/50 + 20/32 is 233/200.

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,
    27/50 = 27 × 16/50 × 16 = 432/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/800 + 500/800 = 432 + 500/800 = 932/800
  5. 932/800 simplified gives 233/200
  6. So, 27/50 + 20/32 = 233/200
    In mixed form: 133/200

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