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Add 32/84 and 45/49

32/84 + 45/49 is 191/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    32/84 = 32 × 7/84 × 7 = 224/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    45/49 = 45 × 12/49 × 12 = 540/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/588 + 540/588 = 224 + 540/588 = 764/588
  5. 764/588 simplified gives 191/147
  6. So, 32/84 + 45/49 = 191/147
    In mixed form: 144/147

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