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Add 49/2 and 18/32

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 18/32

49/2 + 18/32 is 401/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    49/2 = 49 × 16/2 × 16 = 784/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/32 + 18/32 = 784 + 18/32 = 802/32
  5. 802/32 simplified gives 401/16
  6. So, 49/2 + 18/32 = 401/16
    In mixed form: 251/16

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