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Add 49/35 and 10/32

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 10/32

49/35 + 10/32 is 137/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    49/35 = 49 × 32/35 × 32 = 1568/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    10/32 = 10 × 35/32 × 35 = 350/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/1120 + 350/1120 = 1568 + 350/1120 = 1918/1120
  5. 1918/1120 simplified gives 137/80
  6. So, 49/35 + 10/32 = 137/80
    In mixed form: 157/80

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