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
- 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,
8/32 = 8 × 35/32 × 35 = 280/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/1120 + 280/1120 = 1600 + 280/1120 = 1880/1120 - 1880/1120 simplified gives 47/28
- So, 50/35 + 8/32 = 47/28
In mixed form: 119/28
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