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Add 50/32 and 50/6

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 8 2/6

50/32 + 50/6 is 475/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    50/6 = 50 × 16/6 × 16 = 800/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/96 + 800/96 = 150 + 800/96 = 950/96
  5. 950/96 simplified gives 475/48
  6. So, 50/32 + 50/6 = 475/48
    In mixed form: 943/48

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