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Add 49/18 and 28/32

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 28/32

49/18 + 28/32 is 259/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    49/18 = 49 × 16/18 × 16 = 784/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/288 + 252/288 = 784 + 252/288 = 1036/288
  5. 1036/288 simplified gives 259/72
  6. So, 49/18 + 28/32 = 259/72
    In mixed form: 343/72

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