Add 32/49 and 42/70
32/49 + 42/70 is 307/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
32/49 = 32 × 10/49 × 10 = 320/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
42/70 = 42 × 7/70 × 7 = 294/490 - Add the two like fractions:
320/490 + 294/490 = 320 + 294/490 = 614/490 - 614/490 simplified gives 307/245
- So, 32/49 + 42/70 = 307/245
In mixed form: 162/245
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