Add 3/32 and 84/50, Solve 3/32 + 1 34/50 as a fraction

Add 3/32 and 84/50

1^st number: 3/32, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

3/32 + 84/50 is 1419/800.

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,
84/50 = 84 × 16/50 × 16 = 1344/800
Add the two like fractions:
75/800 + 1344/800 = 75 + 1344/800 = 1419/800
So, 3/32 + 84/50 = 1419/800
In mixed form: 1619/800

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