Add 35/32 and 18/50
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 18/50
35/32 + 18/50 is 1163/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
35/32 = 35 × 25/32 × 25 = 875/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
18/50 = 18 × 16/50 × 16 = 288/800 - Add the two like fractions:
875/800 + 288/800 = 875 + 288/800 = 1163/800 - So, 35/32 + 18/50 = 1163/800
In mixed form: 1363/800
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