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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    63/32 = 63 × 25/32 × 25 = 1575/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    20/50 = 20 × 16/50 × 16 = 320/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/800 + 320/800 = 1575 + 320/800 = 1895/800
  5. 1895/800 simplified gives 379/160
  6. So, 63/32 + 20/50 = 379/160
    In mixed form: 259/160

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