Add 32/5 and 9/49
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 9/49
32/5 + 9/49 is 1613/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
32/5 = 32 × 49/5 × 49 = 1568/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
9/49 = 9 × 5/49 × 5 = 45/245 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/245 + 45/245 = 1568 + 45/245 = 1613/245 - So, 32/5 + 9/49 = 1613/245
In mixed form: 6143/245
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