Add 50/45 and 18/32
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 18/32
50/45 + 18/32 is 241/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
50/45 = 50 × 32/45 × 32 = 1600/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
18/32 = 18 × 45/32 × 45 = 810/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/1440 + 810/1440 = 1600 + 810/1440 = 2410/1440 - 2410/1440 simplified gives 241/144
- So, 50/45 + 18/32 = 241/144
In mixed form: 197/144
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