Add 35/50 and 15/32
35/50 + 15/32 is 187/160.
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,
15/32 = 15 × 25/32 × 25 = 375/800 - Add the two like fractions:
560/800 + 375/800 = 560 + 375/800 = 935/800 - 935/800 simplified gives 187/160
- So, 35/50 + 15/32 = 187/160
In mixed form: 127/160
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