Add 50/10 and 5/32
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 5/32
50/10 + 5/32 is 165/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
50/10 = 50 × 16/10 × 16 = 800/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Add the two like fractions:
800/160 + 25/160 = 800 + 25/160 = 825/160 - 825/160 simplified gives 165/32
- So, 50/10 + 5/32 = 165/32
In mixed form: 55/32
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