Add 32/2 and 28/50
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 28/50
32/2 + 28/50 is 414/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
32/2 = 32 × 25/2 × 25 = 800/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
28/50 = 28 × 1/50 × 1 = 28/50 - Add the two like fractions:
800/50 + 28/50 = 800 + 28/50 = 828/50 - 828/50 simplified gives 414/25
- So, 32/2 + 28/50 = 414/25
In mixed form: 1614/25
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