Add 35/20 and 50/32
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 1 18/32
35/20 + 50/32 is 53/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
35/20 = 35 × 8/20 × 8 = 280/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
50/32 = 50 × 5/32 × 5 = 250/160 - Add the two like fractions:
280/160 + 250/160 = 280 + 250/160 = 530/160 - 530/160 simplified gives 53/16
- So, 35/20 + 50/32 = 53/16
In mixed form: 35/16
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