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Add 4/32 and 6/50

4/32 + 6/50 is 49/200.

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,
    4/32 = 4 × 25/32 × 25 = 100/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    6/50 = 6 × 16/50 × 16 = 96/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/800 + 96/800 = 100 + 96/800 = 196/800
  5. 196/800 simplified gives 49/200
  6. So, 4/32 + 6/50 = 49/200

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