Add 32/56 and 15/49
32/56 + 15/49 is 43/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
32/56 = 32 × 7/56 × 7 = 224/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
15/49 = 15 × 8/49 × 8 = 120/392 - Add the two like fractions:
224/392 + 120/392 = 224 + 120/392 = 344/392 - 344/392 simplified gives 43/49
- So, 32/56 + 15/49 = 43/49
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