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Add 9/50 and 42/32

1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 1 10/32

9/50 + 42/32 is 597/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    9/50 = 9 × 16/50 × 16 = 144/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    42/32 = 42 × 25/32 × 25 = 1050/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/800 + 1050/800 = 144 + 1050/800 = 1194/800
  5. 1194/800 simplified gives 597/400
  6. So, 9/50 + 42/32 = 597/400
    In mixed form: 1197/400

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