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Add 42/32 and 5/50

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 5/50

42/32 + 5/50 is 113/80.

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,
    42/32 = 42 × 25/32 × 25 = 1050/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    5/50 = 5 × 16/50 × 16 = 80/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/800 + 80/800 = 1050 + 80/800 = 1130/800
  5. 1130/800 simplified gives 113/80
  6. So, 42/32 + 5/50 = 113/80
    In mixed form: 133/80

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