Add 45/32 and 40/50
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 40/50
45/32 + 40/50 is 353/160.
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,
45/32 = 45 × 25/32 × 25 = 1125/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
40/50 = 40 × 16/50 × 16 = 640/800 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/800 + 640/800 = 1125 + 640/800 = 1765/800 - 1765/800 simplified gives 353/160
- So, 45/32 + 40/50 = 353/160
In mixed form: 233/160
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