Add 50/32 and 20/50
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 20/50
50/32 + 20/50 is 157/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/50 = 20 × 16/50 × 16 = 320/800 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/800 + 320/800 = 1250 + 320/800 = 1570/800 - 1570/800 simplified gives 157/80
- So, 50/32 + 20/50 = 157/80
In mixed form: 177/80
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