Add 36/50 and 9/32
36/50 + 9/32 is 801/800.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 16/50 × 16 = 576/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
9/32 = 9 × 25/32 × 25 = 225/800 - Add the two like fractions:
576/800 + 225/800 = 576 + 225/800 = 801/800 - So, 36/50 + 9/32 = 801/800
In mixed form: 11/800
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