Add 6/50 and 8/32
6/50 + 8/32 is 37/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
6/50 = 6 × 16/50 × 16 = 96/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
8/32 = 8 × 25/32 × 25 = 200/800 - Add the two like fractions:
96/800 + 200/800 = 96 + 200/800 = 296/800 - 296/800 simplified gives 37/100
- So, 6/50 + 8/32 = 37/100
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