Add 70/32 and 12/50
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 12/50
70/32 + 12/50 is 971/400.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 25/32 × 25 = 1750/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
12/50 = 12 × 16/50 × 16 = 192/800 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/800 + 192/800 = 1750 + 192/800 = 1942/800 - 1942/800 simplified gives 971/400
- So, 70/32 + 12/50 = 971/400
In mixed form: 2171/400
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