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Add 49/81 and 4/32

49/81 + 4/32 is 473/648.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 32 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    49/81 = 49 × 32/81 × 32 = 1568/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    4/32 = 4 × 81/32 × 81 = 324/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/2592 + 324/2592 = 1568 + 324/2592 = 1892/2592
  5. 1892/2592 simplified gives 473/648
  6. So, 49/81 + 4/32 = 473/648

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