Add 7/32 and 40/50
7/32 + 40/50 is 163/160.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 25/32 × 25 = 175/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
40/50 = 40 × 16/50 × 16 = 640/800 - Add the two like fractions:
175/800 + 640/800 = 175 + 640/800 = 815/800 - 815/800 simplified gives 163/160
- So, 7/32 + 40/50 = 163/160
In mixed form: 13/160
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