Add 70/32 and 2/50, Solve 2 6/32 + 2/50 as a fraction

Add 70/32 and 2/50

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 2/50

70/32 + 2/50 is 891/400.

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,
2/50 = 2 × 16/50 × 16 = 32/800
Add the two like fractions:
1750/800 + 32/800 = 1750 + 32/800 = 1782/800
1782/800 simplified gives 891/400
So, 70/32 + 2/50 = 891/400
In mixed form: 291/400

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