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Add 49/6 and 40/32

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 1 8/32

49/6 + 40/32 is 113/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    49/6 = 49 × 16/6 × 16 = 784/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    40/32 = 40 × 3/32 × 3 = 120/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/96 + 120/96 = 784 + 120/96 = 904/96
  5. 904/96 simplified gives 113/12
  6. So, 49/6 + 40/32 = 113/12
    In mixed form: 95/12

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