Add 32/28 and 15/49
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 15/49
32/28 + 15/49 is 71/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
32/28 = 32 × 7/28 × 7 = 224/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
15/49 = 15 × 4/49 × 4 = 60/196 - Add the two like fractions:
224/196 + 60/196 = 224 + 60/196 = 284/196 - 284/196 simplified gives 71/49
- So, 32/28 + 15/49 = 71/49
In mixed form: 122/49
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