Add 8/32 and 25/50
8/32 + 25/50 is 3/4.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 25/32 × 25 = 200/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
25/50 = 25 × 16/50 × 16 = 400/800 - Add the two like fractions:
200/800 + 400/800 = 200 + 400/800 = 600/800 - 600/800 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 8/32 + 25/50 = 3/4
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