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Add 35/32 and 10/50

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 10/50

35/32 + 10/50 is 207/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 50 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    35/32 = 35 × 25/32 × 25 = 875/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    10/50 = 10 × 16/50 × 16 = 160/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/800 + 160/800 = 875 + 160/800 = 1035/800
  5. 1035/800 simplified gives 207/160
  6. So, 35/32 + 10/50 = 207/160
    In mixed form: 147/160

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