Add 50/32 and 2/36
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 2/36
50/32 + 2/36 is 233/144.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288 - Add the two like fractions:
450/288 + 16/288 = 450 + 16/288 = 466/288 - 466/288 simplified gives 233/144
- So, 50/32 + 2/36 = 233/144
In mixed form: 189/144
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