Add 32/4 and 5/50
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 5/50
32/4 + 5/50 is 81/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
32/4 = 32 × 25/4 × 25 = 800/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
5/50 = 5 × 2/50 × 2 = 10/100 - Add the two like fractions:
800/100 + 10/100 = 800 + 10/100 = 810/100 - 810/100 simplified gives 81/10
- So, 32/4 + 5/50 = 81/10
In mixed form: 81/10
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