Add 42/32 and 42/50
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 42/50
42/32 + 42/50 is 861/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/32 = 42 × 25/32 × 25 = 1050/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
42/50 = 42 × 16/50 × 16 = 672/800 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/800 + 672/800 = 1050 + 672/800 = 1722/800 - 1722/800 simplified gives 861/400
- So, 42/32 + 42/50 = 861/400
In mixed form: 261/400
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