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Add 49/24 and 1/32

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

49/24 + 1/32 is 199/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    49/24 = 49 × 4/24 × 4 = 196/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/96 + 3/96 = 196 + 3/96 = 199/96
  5. So, 49/24 + 1/32 = 199/96
    In mixed form: 27/96

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