Add 50/32 and 12/75
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 12/75
50/32 + 12/75 is 689/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
50/32 = 50 × 75/32 × 75 = 3750/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
12/75 = 12 × 32/75 × 32 = 384/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/2400 + 384/2400 = 3750 + 384/2400 = 4134/2400 - 4134/2400 simplified gives 689/400
- So, 50/32 + 12/75 = 689/400
In mixed form: 1289/400
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