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Add 48/50 and 10/32

48/50 + 10/32 is 509/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    48/50 = 48 × 16/50 × 16 = 768/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    10/32 = 10 × 25/32 × 25 = 250/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/800 + 250/800 = 768 + 250/800 = 1018/800
  5. 1018/800 simplified gives 509/400
  6. So, 48/50 + 10/32 = 509/400
    In mixed form: 1109/400

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