Add 50/32 and 14/6
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 2 2/6
50/32 + 14/6 is 187/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 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 6 × 16 = 96,
14/6 = 14 × 16/6 × 16 = 224/96 - Add the two like fractions:
150/96 + 224/96 = 150 + 224/96 = 374/96 - 374/96 simplified gives 187/48
- So, 50/32 + 14/6 = 187/48
In mixed form: 343/48
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