Add 32/6 and 8/50
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 8/50
32/6 + 8/50 is 412/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
32/6 = 32 × 25/6 × 25 = 800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
800/150 + 24/150 = 800 + 24/150 = 824/150 - 824/150 simplified gives 412/75
- So, 32/6 + 8/50 = 412/75
In mixed form: 537/75
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