Add 50/32 and 2/75
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 2/75
50/32 + 2/75 is 1907/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
50/32 = 50 × 75/32 × 75 = 3750/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
2/75 = 2 × 32/75 × 32 = 64/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/2400 + 64/2400 = 3750 + 64/2400 = 3814/2400 - 3814/2400 simplified gives 1907/1200
- So, 50/32 + 2/75 = 1907/1200
In mixed form: 1707/1200
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