Add 50/35 and 7/32
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 7/32
50/35 + 7/32 is 369/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
50/35 = 50 × 32/35 × 32 = 1600/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
7/32 = 7 × 35/32 × 35 = 245/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/1120 + 245/1120 = 1600 + 245/1120 = 1845/1120 - 1845/1120 simplified gives 369/224
- So, 50/35 + 7/32 = 369/224
In mixed form: 1145/224
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