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Add 50/32 and 3/50

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 3/50

50/32 + 3/50 is 649/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    50/32 = 50 × 25/32 × 25 = 1250/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    3/50 = 3 × 16/50 × 16 = 48/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/800 + 48/800 = 1250 + 48/800 = 1298/800
  5. 1298/800 simplified gives 649/400
  6. So, 50/32 + 3/50 = 649/400
    In mixed form: 1249/400

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