Add 32/49 and 7/16
32/49 + 7/16 is 855/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 16 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
32/49 = 32 × 16/49 × 16 = 512/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
7/16 = 7 × 49/16 × 49 = 343/784 - Add the two like fractions:
512/784 + 343/784 = 512 + 343/784 = 855/784 - So, 32/49 + 7/16 = 855/784
In mixed form: 171/784
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