Add 1/32 and 7/49
1/32 + 7/49 is 39/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
1/32 = 1 × 49/32 × 49 = 49/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
7/49 = 7 × 32/49 × 32 = 224/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
49/1568 + 224/1568 = 49 + 224/1568 = 273/1568 - 273/1568 simplified gives 39/224
- So, 1/32 + 7/49 = 39/224
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