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Add 50/35 and 8/32

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 8/32

50/35 + 8/32 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    50/35 = 50 × 32/35 × 32 = 1600/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    8/32 = 8 × 35/32 × 35 = 280/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/1120 + 280/1120 = 1600 + 280/1120 = 1880/1120
  5. 1880/1120 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 50/35 + 8/32 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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