Add 25/32 and 5/49, Solve 25/32 + 5/49 as a fraction

Add 25/32 and 5/49

25/32 + 5/49 is 1385/1568.

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,
25/32 = 25 × 49/32 × 49 = 1225/1568
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
5/49 = 5 × 32/49 × 32 = 160/1568
Add the two like fractions:
1225/1568 + 160/1568 = 1225 + 160/1568 = 1385/1568
So, 25/32 + 5/49 = 1385/1568

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