Add 32/50 and 15/80
32/50 + 15/80 is 331/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
32/50 = 32 × 8/50 × 8 = 256/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
15/80 = 15 × 5/80 × 5 = 75/400 - Add the two like fractions:
256/400 + 75/400 = 256 + 75/400 = 331/400 - So, 32/50 + 15/80 = 331/400
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