Add 72/32 and 10/50, Solve 2 8/32 + 10/50 as a fraction

Add 72/32 and 10/50

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 10/50

72/32 + 10/50 is 49/20.

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,
72/32 = 72 × 25/32 × 25 = 1800/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
10/50 = 10 × 16/50 × 16 = 160/800
Add the two like fractions:
1800/800 + 160/800 = 1800 + 160/800 = 1960/800
1960/800 simplified gives 49/20
So, 72/32 + 10/50 = 49/20
In mixed form: 29/20

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