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Add 72/32 and 1/50

1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 1/50

72/32 + 1/50 is 227/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    72/32 = 72 × 25/32 × 25 = 1800/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    1/50 = 1 × 16/50 × 16 = 16/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/800 + 16/800 = 1800 + 16/800 = 1816/800
  5. 1816/800 simplified gives 227/100
  6. So, 72/32 + 1/50 = 227/100
    In mixed form: 227/100

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