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Add 32/24 and 45/49

1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 45/49

32/24 + 45/49 is 331/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    32/24 = 32 × 49/24 × 49 = 1568/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    45/49 = 45 × 24/49 × 24 = 1080/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/1176 + 1080/1176 = 1568 + 1080/1176 = 2648/1176
  5. 2648/1176 simplified gives 331/147
  6. So, 32/24 + 45/49 = 331/147
    In mixed form: 237/147

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