Add 54/32 and 35/50
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 35/50
54/32 + 35/50 is 191/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
54/32 = 54 × 25/32 × 25 = 1350/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
35/50 = 35 × 16/50 × 16 = 560/800 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/800 + 560/800 = 1350 + 560/800 = 1910/800 - 1910/800 simplified gives 191/80
- So, 54/32 + 35/50 = 191/80
In mixed form: 231/80
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