Add 32/50 and 9/16
32/50 + 9/16 is 481/400.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 25/16 × 25 = 225/400 - Add the two like fractions:
256/400 + 225/400 = 256 + 225/400 = 481/400 - So, 32/50 + 9/16 = 481/400
In mixed form: 181/400
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