Add 5/50 and 8/32
5/50 + 8/32 is 7/20.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 16/50 × 16 = 80/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
8/32 = 8 × 25/32 × 25 = 200/800 - Add the two like fractions:
80/800 + 200/800 = 80 + 200/800 = 280/800 - 280/800 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 5/50 + 8/32 = 7/20
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