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Add 50/32 and 1/7

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 1/7

50/32 + 1/7 is 191/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 7 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    50/32 = 50 × 7/32 × 7 = 350/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    1/7 = 1 × 32/7 × 32 = 32/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/224 + 32/224 = 350 + 32/224 = 382/224
  5. 382/224 simplified gives 191/112
  6. So, 50/32 + 1/7 = 191/112
    In mixed form: 179/112

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