Add 28/50 and 15/32
28/50 + 15/32 is 823/800.
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,
28/50 = 28 × 16/50 × 16 = 448/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
15/32 = 15 × 25/32 × 25 = 375/800 - Add the two like fractions:
448/800 + 375/800 = 448 + 375/800 = 823/800 - So, 28/50 + 15/32 = 823/800
In mixed form: 123/800
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