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Add 50/32 and 14/25

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 14/25

50/32 + 14/25 is 849/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    50/32 = 50 × 25/32 × 25 = 1250/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    14/25 = 14 × 32/25 × 32 = 448/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/800 + 448/800 = 1250 + 448/800 = 1698/800
  5. 1698/800 simplified gives 849/400
  6. So, 50/32 + 14/25 = 849/400
    In mixed form: 249/400

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