Add 50/32 and 10/18
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 10/18
50/32 + 10/18 is 305/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
50/32 = 50 × 9/32 × 9 = 450/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
10/18 = 10 × 16/18 × 16 = 160/288 - Add the two like fractions:
450/288 + 160/288 = 450 + 160/288 = 610/288 - 610/288 simplified gives 305/144
- So, 50/32 + 10/18 = 305/144
In mixed form: 217/144
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