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Add 49/18 and 8/32

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 8/32

49/18 + 8/32 is 107/36.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/288 + 72/288 = 784 + 72/288 = 856/288
  5. 856/288 simplified gives 107/36
  6. So, 49/18 + 8/32 = 107/36
    In mixed form: 235/36

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