Add 32/50 and 21/48
32/50 + 21/48 is 431/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
32/50 = 32 × 24/50 × 24 = 768/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
21/48 = 21 × 25/48 × 25 = 525/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
768/1200 + 525/1200 = 768 + 525/1200 = 1293/1200 - 1293/1200 simplified gives 431/400
- So, 32/50 + 21/48 = 431/400
In mixed form: 131/400
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