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Add 32/49 and 30/8

1st number: 32/49, 2nd number: 3 6/8

32/49 + 30/8 is 863/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    32/49 = 32 × 8/49 × 8 = 256/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    30/8 = 30 × 49/8 × 49 = 1470/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/392 + 1470/392 = 256 + 1470/392 = 1726/392
  5. 1726/392 simplified gives 863/196
  6. So, 32/49 + 30/8 = 863/196
    In mixed form: 479/196

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