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Add 3/50 and 40/32

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 1 8/32

3/50 + 40/32 is 131/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    3/50 = 3 × 16/50 × 16 = 48/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    40/32 = 40 × 25/32 × 25 = 1000/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/800 + 1000/800 = 48 + 1000/800 = 1048/800
  5. 1048/800 simplified gives 131/100
  6. So, 3/50 + 40/32 = 131/100
    In mixed form: 131/100

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