Add 45/50 and 20/32
45/50 + 20/32 is 61/40.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 16/50 × 16 = 720/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800 - Add the two like fractions:
720/800 + 500/800 = 720 + 500/800 = 1220/800 - 1220/800 simplified gives 61/40
- So, 45/50 + 20/32 = 61/40
In mixed form: 121/40
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