Add 2/32 and 63/49, Solve 2/32 + 1 14/49 as a fraction

Add 2/32 and 63/49

1^st number: 2/32, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

2/32 + 63/49 is 151/112.

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,
2/32 = 2 × 49/32 × 49 = 98/1568
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
63/49 = 63 × 32/49 × 32 = 2016/1568
Add the two like fractions:
98/1568 + 2016/1568 = 98 + 2016/1568 = 2114/1568
2114/1568 simplified gives 151/112
So, 2/32 + 63/49 = 151/112
In mixed form: 139/112

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