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Add 50/40 and 18/32

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 18/32

50/40 + 18/32 is 29/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    50/40 = 50 × 4/40 × 4 = 200/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/160 + 90/160 = 200 + 90/160 = 290/160
  5. 290/160 simplified gives 29/16
  6. So, 50/40 + 18/32 = 29/16
    In mixed form: 113/16

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