Add 5/32 and 50/30
1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 1 20/30
5/32 + 50/30 is 175/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480 - Add the two like fractions:
75/480 + 800/480 = 75 + 800/480 = 875/480 - 875/480 simplified gives 175/96
- So, 5/32 + 50/30 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96
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