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Add 50/32 and 1/5

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 1/5

50/32 + 1/5 is 141/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    50/32 = 50 × 5/32 × 5 = 250/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    1/5 = 1 × 32/5 × 32 = 32/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/160 + 32/160 = 250 + 32/160 = 282/160
  5. 282/160 simplified gives 141/80
  6. So, 50/32 + 1/5 = 141/80
    In mixed form: 161/80

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