Add 50/32 and 30/35
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 30/35
50/32 + 30/35 is 271/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
50/32 = 50 × 35/32 × 35 = 1750/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
30/35 = 30 × 32/35 × 32 = 960/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/1120 + 960/1120 = 1750 + 960/1120 = 2710/1120 - 2710/1120 simplified gives 271/112
- So, 50/32 + 30/35 = 271/112
In mixed form: 247/112
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