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Add 24/75 and 49/32

1st number: 24/75, 2nd number: 1 17/32

24/75 + 49/32 is 1481/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    24/75 = 24 × 32/75 × 32 = 768/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    49/32 = 49 × 75/32 × 75 = 3675/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/2400 + 3675/2400 = 768 + 3675/2400 = 4443/2400
  5. 4443/2400 simplified gives 1481/800
  6. So, 24/75 + 49/32 = 1481/800
    In mixed form: 1681/800

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