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Add 50/3 and 5/32

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 5/32

50/3 + 5/32 is 1615/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    50/3 = 50 × 32/3 × 32 = 1600/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/96 + 15/96 = 1600 + 15/96 = 1615/96
  5. So, 50/3 + 5/32 = 1615/96
    In mixed form: 1679/96

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