Add 50/32 and 40/84
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 40/84
50/32 + 40/84 is 685/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
50/32 = 50 × 21/32 × 21 = 1050/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
40/84 = 40 × 8/84 × 8 = 320/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/672 + 320/672 = 1050 + 320/672 = 1370/672 - 1370/672 simplified gives 685/336
- So, 50/32 + 40/84 = 685/336
In mixed form: 213/336
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