Add 6/32 and 75/50, Solve 6/32 + 1 25/50 as a fraction

Add 6/32 and 75/50

1^st number: 6/32, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

6/32 + 75/50 is 27/16.

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,
75/50 = 75 × 16/50 × 16 = 1200/800
Add the two like fractions:
150/800 + 1200/800 = 150 + 1200/800 = 1350/800
1350/800 simplified gives 27/16
So, 6/32 + 75/50 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16

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