Add 50/32 and 4/6
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 4/6
50/32 + 4/6 is 107/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
4/6 = 4 × 16/6 × 16 = 64/96 - Add the two like fractions:
150/96 + 64/96 = 150 + 64/96 = 214/96 - 214/96 simplified gives 107/48
- So, 50/32 + 4/6 = 107/48
In mixed form: 211/48
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