Add 63/32 and 20/50
1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 20/50
63/32 + 20/50 is 379/160.
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,
63/32 = 63 × 25/32 × 25 = 1575/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
20/50 = 20 × 16/50 × 16 = 320/800 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/800 + 320/800 = 1575 + 320/800 = 1895/800 - 1895/800 simplified gives 379/160
- So, 63/32 + 20/50 = 379/160
In mixed form: 259/160
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