Add 50/32 and 80/45
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 1 35/45
50/32 + 80/45 is 481/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
50/32 = 50 × 45/32 × 45 = 2250/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
80/45 = 80 × 32/45 × 32 = 2560/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1440 + 2560/1440 = 2250 + 2560/1440 = 4810/1440 - 4810/1440 simplified gives 481/144
- So, 50/32 + 80/45 = 481/144
In mixed form: 349/144
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