Add 5/32 and 21/49
5/32 + 21/49 is 131/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
5/32 = 5 × 49/32 × 49 = 245/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
21/49 = 21 × 32/49 × 32 = 672/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
245/1568 + 672/1568 = 245 + 672/1568 = 917/1568 - 917/1568 simplified gives 131/224
- So, 5/32 + 21/49 = 131/224
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