Add 50/20 and 5/32
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 5/32
50/20 + 5/32 is 85/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
50/20 = 50 × 8/20 × 8 = 400/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Add the two like fractions:
400/160 + 25/160 = 400 + 25/160 = 425/160 - 425/160 simplified gives 85/32
- So, 50/20 + 5/32 = 85/32
In mixed form: 221/32
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