Add 49/32 and 2/42
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 2/42
49/32 + 2/42 is 1061/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
49/32 = 49 × 21/32 × 21 = 1029/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1029/672 + 32/672 = 1029 + 32/672 = 1061/672 - So, 49/32 + 2/42 = 1061/672
In mixed form: 1389/672
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