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Add 36/32 and 2/50

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

36/32 + 2/50 is 233/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    36/32 = 36 × 25/32 × 25 = 900/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    2/50 = 2 × 16/50 × 16 = 32/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/800 + 32/800 = 900 + 32/800 = 932/800
  5. 932/800 simplified gives 233/200
  6. So, 36/32 + 2/50 = 233/200
    In mixed form: 133/200

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