Add 32/50 and 18/7, Solve 32/50 + 2 4/7 as a fraction

Add 32/50 and 18/7

1^st number: 32/50, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

32/50 + 18/7 is 562/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
18/7 = 18 × 50/7 × 50 = 900/350
Add the two like fractions:
224/350 + 900/350 = 224 + 900/350 = 1124/350
1124/350 simplified gives 562/175
So, 32/50 + 18/7 = 562/175
In mixed form: 337/175

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