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Add 5/32 and 3/49

5/32 + 3/49 is 341/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    5/32 = 5 × 49/32 × 49 = 245/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    3/49 = 3 × 32/49 × 32 = 96/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/1568 + 96/1568 = 245 + 96/1568 = 341/1568
  5. So, 5/32 + 3/49 = 341/1568

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