Add 50/32 and 15/27
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 15/27
50/32 + 15/27 is 305/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
50/32 = 50 × 27/32 × 27 = 1350/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
15/27 = 15 × 32/27 × 32 = 480/864 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/864 + 480/864 = 1350 + 480/864 = 1830/864 - 1830/864 simplified gives 305/144
- So, 50/32 + 15/27 = 305/144
In mixed form: 217/144
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