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Add 5/32 and 21/49

5/32 + 21/49 is 131/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    5/32 = 5 × 49/32 × 49 = 245/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    21/49 = 21 × 32/49 × 32 = 672/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/1568 + 672/1568 = 245 + 672/1568 = 917/1568
  5. 917/1568 simplified gives 131/224
  6. So, 5/32 + 21/49 = 131/224

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