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Add 3/32 and 9/50

3/32 + 9/50 is 219/800.

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,
    3/32 = 3 × 25/32 × 25 = 75/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    9/50 = 9 × 16/50 × 16 = 144/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/800 + 144/800 = 75 + 144/800 = 219/800
  5. So, 3/32 + 9/50 = 219/800

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