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Add 49/14 and 5/32

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 5/32

49/14 + 5/32 is 117/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    49/14 = 49 × 16/14 × 16 = 784/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    5/32 = 5 × 7/32 × 7 = 35/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/224 + 35/224 = 784 + 35/224 = 819/224
  5. 819/224 simplified gives 117/32
  6. So, 49/14 + 5/32 = 117/32
    In mixed form: 321/32

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