Add 6/32 and 70/50
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 20/50
6/32 + 70/50 is 127/80.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 25/32 × 25 = 150/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
70/50 = 70 × 16/50 × 16 = 1120/800 - Add the two like fractions:
150/800 + 1120/800 = 150 + 1120/800 = 1270/800 - 1270/800 simplified gives 127/80
- So, 6/32 + 70/50 = 127/80
In mixed form: 147/80
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