Add 50/32 and 14/36
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 14/36
50/32 + 14/36 is 281/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 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 36 × 8 = 288,
14/36 = 14 × 8/36 × 8 = 112/288 - Add the two like fractions:
450/288 + 112/288 = 450 + 112/288 = 562/288 - 562/288 simplified gives 281/144
- So, 50/32 + 14/36 = 281/144
In mixed form: 1137/144
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