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Add 50/18 and 42/32

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1 10/32

50/18 + 42/32 is 589/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    50/18 = 50 × 16/18 × 16 = 800/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/288 + 378/288 = 800 + 378/288 = 1178/288
  5. 1178/288 simplified gives 589/144
  6. So, 50/18 + 42/32 = 589/144
    In mixed form: 413/144

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