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Add 5/50 and 20/32

5/50 + 20/32 is 29/40.

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,
    5/50 = 5 × 16/50 × 16 = 80/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/800 + 500/800 = 80 + 500/800 = 580/800
  5. 580/800 simplified gives 29/40
  6. So, 5/50 + 20/32 = 29/40

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