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Add 32/2 and 10/49

1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 10/49

32/2 + 10/49 is 794/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    32/2 = 32 × 49/2 × 49 = 1568/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    10/49 = 10 × 2/49 × 2 = 20/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/98 + 20/98 = 1568 + 20/98 = 1588/98
  5. 1588/98 simplified gives 794/49
  6. So, 32/2 + 10/49 = 794/49
    In mixed form: 1610/49

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