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Add 18/49 and 2/32

18/49 + 2/32 is 337/784.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    18/49 = 18 × 32/49 × 32 = 576/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    2/32 = 2 × 49/32 × 49 = 98/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/1568 + 98/1568 = 576 + 98/1568 = 674/1568
  5. 674/1568 simplified gives 337/784
  6. So, 18/49 + 2/32 = 337/784

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