Add 5/32 and 50/48
1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 1 2/48
5/32 + 50/48 is 115/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
50/48 = 50 × 2/48 × 2 = 100/96 - Add the two like fractions:
15/96 + 100/96 = 15 + 100/96 = 115/96 - So, 5/32 + 50/48 = 115/96
In mixed form: 119/96
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