Add 32/7 and 45/50
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 45/50
32/7 + 45/50 is 383/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
32/7 = 32 × 50/7 × 50 = 1600/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/350 + 315/350 = 1600 + 315/350 = 1915/350 - 1915/350 simplified gives 383/70
- So, 32/7 + 45/50 = 383/70
In mixed form: 533/70
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