Add 7/50 and 28/32
7/50 + 28/32 is 203/200.
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,
28/32 = 28 × 25/32 × 25 = 700/800 - Add the two like fractions:
112/800 + 700/800 = 112 + 700/800 = 812/800 - 812/800 simplified gives 203/200
- So, 7/50 + 28/32 = 203/200
In mixed form: 13/200
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