Add 32/50 and 70/96
32/50 + 70/96 is 1643/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
32/50 = 32 × 48/50 × 48 = 1536/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
70/96 = 70 × 25/96 × 25 = 1750/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/2400 + 1750/2400 = 1536 + 1750/2400 = 3286/2400 - 3286/2400 simplified gives 1643/1200
- So, 32/50 + 70/96 = 1643/1200
In mixed form: 1443/1200
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