Add 50/32 and 8/60
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 8/60
50/32 + 8/60 is 407/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
50/32 = 50 × 15/32 × 15 = 750/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
8/60 = 8 × 8/60 × 8 = 64/480 - Add the two like fractions:
750/480 + 64/480 = 750 + 64/480 = 814/480 - 814/480 simplified gives 407/240
- So, 50/32 + 8/60 = 407/240
In mixed form: 1167/240
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