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Add 42/49 and 9/32

42/49 + 9/32 is 255/224.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    42/49 = 42 × 32/49 × 32 = 1344/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    9/32 = 9 × 49/32 × 49 = 441/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/1568 + 441/1568 = 1344 + 441/1568 = 1785/1568
  5. 1785/1568 simplified gives 255/224
  6. So, 42/49 + 9/32 = 255/224
    In mixed form: 131/224

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