Add 32/49 and 56/81
32/49 + 56/81 is 5336/3969.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
32/49 = 32 × 81/49 × 81 = 2592/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
56/81 = 56 × 49/81 × 49 = 2744/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/3969 + 2744/3969 = 2592 + 2744/3969 = 5336/3969 - So, 32/49 + 56/81 = 5336/3969
In mixed form: 11367/3969
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