Add 50/32 and 6/12
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 6/12
50/32 + 6/12 is 33/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96 - Add the two like fractions:
150/96 + 48/96 = 150 + 48/96 = 198/96 - 198/96 simplified gives 33/16
- So, 50/32 + 6/12 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16
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