Add 36/32 and 15/50, Solve 1 4/32 + 15/50 as a fraction

Add 36/32 and 15/50

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 15/50

36/32 + 15/50 is 57/40.

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,
36/32 = 36 × 25/32 × 25 = 900/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
15/50 = 15 × 16/50 × 16 = 240/800
Add the two like fractions:
900/800 + 240/800 = 900 + 240/800 = 1140/800
1140/800 simplified gives 57/40
So, 36/32 + 15/50 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40

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