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Add 28/32 and 42/50

28/32 + 42/50 is 343/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    28/32 = 28 × 25/32 × 25 = 700/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    42/50 = 42 × 16/50 × 16 = 672/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/800 + 672/800 = 700 + 672/800 = 1372/800
  5. 1372/800 simplified gives 343/200
  6. So, 28/32 + 42/50 = 343/200
    In mixed form: 1143/200

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