Add 2/49 and 8/32
2/49 + 8/32 is 57/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
2/49 = 2 × 32/49 × 32 = 64/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
8/32 = 8 × 49/32 × 49 = 392/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
64/1568 + 392/1568 = 64 + 392/1568 = 456/1568 - 456/1568 simplified gives 57/196
- So, 2/49 + 8/32 = 57/196
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