Add 35/32 and 80/50, Solve 1 3/32 + 1 30/50 as a fraction

Add 35/32 and 80/50

1^st number: 1 3/32, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

35/32 + 80/50 is 431/160.

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,
80/50 = 80 × 16/50 × 16 = 1280/800
Add the two like fractions:
875/800 + 1280/800 = 875 + 1280/800 = 2155/800
2155/800 simplified gives 431/160
So, 35/32 + 80/50 = 431/160
In mixed form: 2111/160

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