Add 30/32 and 15/50, Solve 30/32 + 15/50 as a fraction

Add 30/32 and 15/50

30/32 + 15/50 is 99/80.

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,
15/50 = 15 × 16/50 × 16 = 240/800
Add the two like fractions:
750/800 + 240/800 = 750 + 240/800 = 990/800
990/800 simplified gives 99/80
So, 30/32 + 15/50 = 99/80
In mixed form: 119/80

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