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Add 45/24 and 32/49

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 32/49

45/24 + 32/49 is 991/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    45/24 = 45 × 49/24 × 49 = 2205/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    32/49 = 32 × 24/49 × 24 = 768/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/1176 + 768/1176 = 2205 + 768/1176 = 2973/1176
  5. 2973/1176 simplified gives 991/392
  6. So, 45/24 + 32/49 = 991/392
    In mixed form: 2207/392

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