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Add 50/32 and 1/49

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 1/49

50/32 + 1/49 is 1241/784.

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,
    50/32 = 50 × 49/32 × 49 = 2450/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
    1/49 = 1 × 32/49 × 32 = 32/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/1568 + 32/1568 = 2450 + 32/1568 = 2482/1568
  5. 2482/1568 simplified gives 1241/784
  6. So, 50/32 + 1/49 = 1241/784
    In mixed form: 1457/784

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