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Add 50/32 and 6/20

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 6/20

50/32 + 6/20 is 149/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 20 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    50/32 = 50 × 5/32 × 5 = 250/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    6/20 = 6 × 8/20 × 8 = 48/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/160 + 48/160 = 250 + 48/160 = 298/160
  5. 298/160 simplified gives 149/80
  6. So, 50/32 + 6/20 = 149/80
    In mixed form: 169/80

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