Add 50/3 and 25/32
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 25/32
50/3 + 25/32 is 1675/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
50/3 = 50 × 32/3 × 32 = 1600/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
25/32 = 25 × 3/32 × 3 = 75/96 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/96 + 75/96 = 1600 + 75/96 = 1675/96 - So, 50/3 + 25/32 = 1675/96
In mixed form: 1743/96
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