Add 30/32 and 14/50, Solve 30/32 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 30/32 and 14/50

30/32 + 14/50 is 487/400.

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,
30/32 = 30 × 25/32 × 25 = 750/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
14/50 = 14 × 16/50 × 16 = 224/800
Add the two like fractions:
750/800 + 224/800 = 750 + 224/800 = 974/800
974/800 simplified gives 487/400
So, 30/32 + 14/50 = 487/400
In mixed form: 187/400

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