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Add 50/75 and 6/32

50/75 + 6/32 is 41/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    50/75 = 50 × 32/75 × 32 = 1600/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    6/32 = 6 × 75/32 × 75 = 450/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/2400 + 450/2400 = 1600 + 450/2400 = 2050/2400
  5. 2050/2400 simplified gives 41/48
  6. So, 50/75 + 6/32 = 41/48

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