Add 32/35 and 21/49, Solve 32/35 + 21/49 as a fraction

Add 32/35 and 21/49

32/35 + 21/49 is 47/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
32/35 = 32 × 7/35 × 7 = 224/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
21/49 = 21 × 5/49 × 5 = 105/245
Add the two like fractions:
224/245 + 105/245 = 224 + 105/245 = 329/245
329/245 simplified gives 47/35
So, 32/35 + 21/49 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35

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