Add 32/50 and 42/16
1st number: 32/50, 2nd number: 2 10/16
32/50 + 42/16 is 653/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 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 16 × 25 = 400,
42/16 = 42 × 25/16 × 25 = 1050/400 - Add the two like fractions:
256/400 + 1050/400 = 256 + 1050/400 = 1306/400 - 1306/400 simplified gives 653/200
- So, 32/50 + 42/16 = 653/200
In mixed form: 353/200
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