Add 6/32 and 90/50
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 40/50
6/32 + 90/50 is 159/80.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 16/50 × 16 = 1440/800 - Add the two like fractions:
150/800 + 1440/800 = 150 + 1440/800 = 1590/800 - 1590/800 simplified gives 159/80
- So, 6/32 + 90/50 = 159/80
In mixed form: 179/80
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