Add 32/50 and 7/6
1st number: 32/50, 2nd number: 1 1/6
32/50 + 7/6 is 271/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150 - Add the two like fractions:
96/150 + 175/150 = 96 + 175/150 = 271/150 - So, 32/50 + 7/6 = 271/150
In mixed form: 1121/150
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