Add 32/45 and 50/24
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 2 2/24
32/45 + 50/24 is 503/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
32/45 = 32 × 8/45 × 8 = 256/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360 - Add the two like fractions:
256/360 + 750/360 = 256 + 750/360 = 1006/360 - 1006/360 simplified gives 503/180
- So, 32/45 + 50/24 = 503/180
In mixed form: 2143/180
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