Add 32/2 and 30/50
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 30/50
32/2 + 30/50 is 83/5.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 1/50 × 1 = 30/50 - Add the two like fractions:
800/50 + 30/50 = 800 + 30/50 = 830/50 - 830/50 simplified gives 83/5
- So, 32/2 + 30/50 = 83/5
In mixed form: 163/5
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