Add 35/50 and 10/32
35/50 + 10/32 is 81/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
35/50 = 35 × 16/50 × 16 = 560/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
10/32 = 10 × 25/32 × 25 = 250/800 - Add the two like fractions:
560/800 + 250/800 = 560 + 250/800 = 810/800 - 810/800 simplified gives 81/80
- So, 35/50 + 10/32 = 81/80
In mixed form: 11/80
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