Add 50/9 and 6/32, Solve 5 5/9 + 6/32 as a fraction

Add 50/9 and 6/32

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 6/32

50/9 + 6/32 is 827/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
50/9 = 50 × 32/9 × 32 = 1600/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288
Add the two like fractions:
1600/288 + 54/288 = 1600 + 54/288 = 1654/288
1654/288 simplified gives 827/144
So, 50/9 + 6/32 = 827/144
In mixed form: 5107/144

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