Add 50/32 and 2/50, Solve 1 18/32 + 2/50 as a fraction

Add 50/32 and 2/50

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 2/50

50/32 + 2/50 is 641/400.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
50/32 = 50 × 25/32 × 25 = 1250/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
2/50 = 2 × 16/50 × 16 = 32/800
Add the two like fractions:
1250/800 + 32/800 = 1250 + 32/800 = 1282/800
1282/800 simplified gives 641/400
So, 50/32 + 2/50 = 641/400
In mixed form: 1241/400

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