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Add 30/50 and 9/32

30/50 + 9/32 is 141/160.

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,
    30/50 = 30 × 16/50 × 16 = 480/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    9/32 = 9 × 25/32 × 25 = 225/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/800 + 225/800 = 480 + 225/800 = 705/800
  5. 705/800 simplified gives 141/160
  6. So, 30/50 + 9/32 = 141/160

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