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Add 42/32 and 24/49

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 24/49

42/32 + 24/49 is 1413/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    42/32 = 42 × 49/32 × 49 = 2058/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    24/49 = 24 × 32/49 × 32 = 768/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/1568 + 768/1568 = 2058 + 768/1568 = 2826/1568
  5. 2826/1568 simplified gives 1413/784
  6. So, 42/32 + 24/49 = 1413/784
    In mixed form: 1629/784

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