Add 8/32 and 63/50
1st number: 8/32, 2nd number: 1 13/50
8/32 + 63/50 is 151/100.
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,
63/50 = 63 × 16/50 × 16 = 1008/800 - Add the two like fractions:
200/800 + 1008/800 = 200 + 1008/800 = 1208/800 - 1208/800 simplified gives 151/100
- So, 8/32 + 63/50 = 151/100
In mixed form: 151/100
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