Add 3/32 and 50/36
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 14/36
3/32 + 50/36 is 427/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
50/36 = 50 × 8/36 × 8 = 400/288 - Add the two like fractions:
27/288 + 400/288 = 27 + 400/288 = 427/288 - So, 3/32 + 50/36 = 427/288
In mixed form: 1139/288
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