Add 72/50 and 3/32, Solve 1 22/50 + 3/32 as a fraction

Add 72/50 and 3/32

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 3/32

72/50 + 3/32 is 1227/800.

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,
72/50 = 72 × 16/50 × 16 = 1152/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
3/32 = 3 × 25/32 × 25 = 75/800
Add the two like fractions:
1152/800 + 75/800 = 1152 + 75/800 = 1227/800
So, 72/50 + 3/32 = 1227/800
In mixed form: 1427/800

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