Add 7/50 and 12/32
7/50 + 12/32 is 103/200.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 16/50 × 16 = 112/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
12/32 = 12 × 25/32 × 25 = 300/800 - Add the two like fractions:
112/800 + 300/800 = 112 + 300/800 = 412/800 - 412/800 simplified gives 103/200
- So, 7/50 + 12/32 = 103/200
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