Add 50/32 and 18/45
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 18/45
50/32 + 18/45 is 157/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
50/32 = 50 × 45/32 × 45 = 2250/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
18/45 = 18 × 32/45 × 32 = 576/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1440 + 576/1440 = 2250 + 576/1440 = 2826/1440 - 2826/1440 simplified gives 157/80
- So, 50/32 + 18/45 = 157/80
In mixed form: 177/80
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