Add 3/32 and 6/50
3/32 + 6/50 is 171/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
3/32 = 3 × 25/32 × 25 = 75/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
6/50 = 6 × 16/50 × 16 = 96/800 - Add the two like fractions:
75/800 + 96/800 = 75 + 96/800 = 171/800 - So, 3/32 + 6/50 = 171/800
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