Add 50/32 and 10/12
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 10/12
50/32 + 10/12 is 115/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
10/12 = 10 × 8/12 × 8 = 80/96 - Add the two like fractions:
150/96 + 80/96 = 150 + 80/96 = 230/96 - 230/96 simplified gives 115/48
- So, 50/32 + 10/12 = 115/48
In mixed form: 219/48
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